Alternating Kettlebell Press

The Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate kettlebell exercise that works the Shoulders, Triceps, Arms. Follow the steps below or watch the demonstration.

Target musclesShoulders, Triceps, Arms
EquipmentKettlebell
LevelIntermediate

How to do the Alternating Kettlebell Press

  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.

Recommended sets & reps

SetRepsRest
Set 112 reps30s rest
Set 210 reps30s rest
Set 38 reps30s rest
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Instructions adapted from wger.de under CC BY-SA 4.0. Compiled by FitBot Coach — not yet individually reviewed by a certified trainer.