Exercise technique

kettlebell alternating press on floor

The kettlebell alternating press on floor is a chest exercise performed while lying on the floor, pressing kettlebells alternately with each arm. This movement targets the pectorals and also works the shoulders and triceps.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start by lying on your back on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold a kettlebell in each hand, with your palms facing towards your feet and your arms extended straight up towards the ceiling.
  3. Lower one kettlebell down towards your shoulder while keeping the other kettlebell extended straight up.
  4. Press the lowered kettlebell back up to the starting position while simultaneously lowering the other kettlebell down towards your shoulder.
  5. Continue alternating the press motion with each kettlebell for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders, Triceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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