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Alternating Kettlebell Press

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Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Shoulders
Other Muscles: Triceps
Equipment: Kettlebells
Mechanics Type: Compound
Level: Intermediate
Sport: No
Force: Push
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Alternating Kettlebell Press Guide

Main Muscle: Shoulders

  1. 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.
  2. Press one directly overhead by extending through the elbow, turning it so the palm faces forward while holding the other kettlebell stationary .
  3. Lower the pressed kettlebell to the starting position and immediately press with your other arm.



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10/10

Jul 24, 2012 3:11 PM: Awesome exercise. For an extra heavy-duty burn, try a kettlebell single-arm clean and press. The "press" is the same as this exercise, but begin the clean with the kettlebell below your hips and in front of your body (see "Clean" exercise). This exercise is great for those who have...+See More



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10/10

Jun 22, 2012 8:32 AM: this is a good exercise
i manage to do 50 reps as i have only a 4kg kettlebel



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Review: Alternating Kettlebell Press

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10/10

Jun 5, 2012 9:55 PM: Really good shoulder exercise! I could really feel the burn through out each set!



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Tip: Alternating Kettlebell Press

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9/10

May 28, 2012 7:40 AM: Again 20lb bell I got 5 reps each per arm. That's all I could do with my weight bell. Still a good workout lighter weights good for beginner and heavy good for the seasoned pro!



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Feb 3, 2012 9:25 PM: This exercise really helps build your shoulders!



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