Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Standing Bradford Press
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Muscle Analysis
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Instructions
Alternating Kettlebell Press
Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so.
Press one directly overhead by extending through the elbow, turning it so the palm faces forward while holding the other kettlebell stationary .
Lower the pressed kettlebell to the starting position and immediately press with your other arm.
Standing Bradford Press
Place a loaded bar at shoulder level in a rack. With a pronated grip at shoulder width, begin with the bar racked across the front of your shoulders. This is your starting position.
Initiate the lift by extending the elbows to press the bar overhead. Avoid locking out the elbow as you move the weight behind your head.
Lower the bar down to the back of the head until your elbow forms a right angle.
Lift the bar back over your head by extending the elbows
Lower the bar down to the starting position.
Alternate in this manner until you complete the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Standing Bradford Press is beginner and uses barbell. Choose Standing Bradford Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Kettlebell Press for a greater challenge.