Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Standing Palms-In 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 Palms-In Dumbbell Press
Start by having a dumbbell in each hand with your arm fully extended to the side using a neutral grip. Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. Now slowly lift the dumbbells up until you create a 90 degree angle with your arms. Note: Your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor. This the starting position.
Continue to maintain a neutral grip throughout the entire exercise. Slowly lift the dumbbells up until your arms are fully extended.
While inhaling lower the weights down until your arm is at a 90 degree angle again.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press is intermediate and uses dumbbell. Choose Alternating Kettlebell Press if you have access to kettlebells, or Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press if you prefer dumbbell.