Exercise technique

kettlebell alternating press

The kettlebell alternating press is a shoulder exercise where you press one kettlebell overhead at a time, alternating arms. This movement targets the deltoids and also engages the triceps and core for stability.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in each hand at shoulder height.
  2. Press one kettlebell overhead, fully extending your arm.
  3. Lower the kettlebell back to shoulder height.
  4. Repeat with the other arm.
  5. Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Core.

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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