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Kettlebell alternating press

Intermediate

Kettlebell alternating press is a compound kettlebell exercise for the front delts, also working the triceps and abs.

What it works

Primary muscle

Front delts

Also works

TricepsAbs

Equipment
Kettlebell
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
2 min

How to do it

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

What to do instead

  • Dumbbell push pressDumbbell
  • Dumbbell alternate side pressDumbbell
  • Dumbbell standing one arm palm in pressDumbbell
  • Kettlebell seated pressKettlebell
  • Kettlebell seesaw pressKettlebell
  • Kettlebell double push pressKettlebell

Easier variations

  • Dumbbell w-pressDumbbell
  • Dumbbell bench seated pressDumbbell
  • Dumbbell seated alternate pressDumbbell
  • Dumbbell standing palms in pressDumbbell

Harder variations

  • Standing behind neck pressBarbell
  • Smith behind neck pressSmith machine
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