Strength

Alternating Kettlebell Press

The alternating kettlebell press is an intermediate strength exercise for your shoulders, using kettlebells.

Main muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Triceps
Equipment
Kettlebells
Level
Intermediate
Alternating Kettlebell Press, starting position
Start
Alternating Kettlebell Press, end position
Finish

How to do it

  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.

Alternatives to the alternating kettlebell press

Pike push-up Body weight Arnold Dumbbell Press Dumbbell Band lateral raise Resistance bands Cable lateral raise Cable stack Dumbbell lateral raise Dumbbells Half-kneeling one-arm dumbbell press Dumbbells