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Alternating Kettlebell Press

Alternating Kettlebell Press (Start)Alternating Kettlebell Press (End)
LevelIntermediateEquipmentKettlebellMechanicCompoundForcePush

A standing kettlebell overhead press done one arm at a time.

Strength
Primary musclesShoulders
Secondary musclesTriceps

Energy burned

≈ 21 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.6 kcal/min

Estimate range 16–26 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked8 %
Effort during a set5.8 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

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Setup

  1. 1Clean a kettlebell to each shoulder and stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
  2. 2Keep your wrists straight and elbows by your ribs.

How to perform

  1. 1Brace your abs and glutes and press one kettlebell straight overhead.
  2. 2Lock the arm out with your biceps near your ear.
  3. 3Lower the bell back to the shoulder with control.
  4. 4Press the other kettlebell and keep alternating.

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