Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Straight Raises on Incline Bench
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Kettlebell Press
Only in Straight Raises on Incline Bench
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.
Straight Raises on Incline Bench
Place a bar on the ground behind the head of an incline bench.
Lay on the bench face down. With a pronated grip, pick the barbell up from the floor, keeping your arms straight. Allow the bar to hang straight down. This will be your starting position.
To begin, raise the barbell out in front of your head while keeping your arms extended.
Return to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Straight Raises on Incline Bench is beginner and uses barbell. Choose Straight Raises on Incline Bench if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Kettlebell Press for a greater challenge. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Straight Raises on Incline Bench isolates the target muscle for focused development.