Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Standing Dumbbell 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 Dumbbell Press
Standing with your feet shoulder width apart, take a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the dumbbells to head height, the elbows out and about 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.
Maintaining strict technique with no leg drive or leaning back, extend through the elbow to raise the weights together directly above your head.
Pause, and slowly return the weight to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Standing Dumbbell Press is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Standing Dumbbell Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Kettlebell Press for a greater challenge.