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How to do 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.

Kettlebell Alternating Press demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Triceps and Core
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Shoulders

How to do Kettlebell Alternating Press, step by step

  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.

Muscles worked

Kettlebell Alternating Press works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your triceps and core.

Track Kettlebell Alternating Press in SPLYT

Kettlebell Alternating Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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