Alternating Kettlebell Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
Starting position
End position
How to Do 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.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Alternating Kettlebell Press
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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See-Saw Press (Alternating Side Press)
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using dumbbells.
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Double Kettlebell Push Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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Kettlebell Arnold Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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Kettlebell Seated Press
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Kettlebell Seesaw Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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One-Arm Kettlebell Military Press To The Side
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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One-Arm Kettlebell Push Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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9
Two-Arm Kettlebell Military Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do alternating kettlebell press work?
Alternating Kettlebell Press primarily works the shoulders. The triceps assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for alternating kettlebell press?
Alternating Kettlebell Press uses kettlebell.
Alternating Kettlebell Press: is it suitable for beginners?
Alternating Kettlebell Press is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of alternating kettlebell press?
See-Saw Press (Alternating Side Press), Double Kettlebell Push Press, Kettlebell Arnold Press train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my alternating kettlebell press reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; alternating kettlebell press can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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