Alternating Kettlebell Press

A shoulders exercise targeting the shoulders, performed with kettlebells.

Alternating Kettlebell Press demonstration
Alternating Kettlebell Press — demonstration

Body part

Shoulders

Equipment

Kettlebells

Target muscles

Shoulders

Secondary muscles

Triceps

How to do Alternating Kettlebell Press

  1. 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.

  2. Press one directly overhead by extending through the elbow, turning it so the palm faces forward while holding the other kettlebell stationary .

  3. Lower the pressed kettlebell to the starting position and immediately press with your other arm.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Shoulders

Secondary

Triceps

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