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Chest Press Alternating

Exercise Tips

  • An exercise mat can be used for comfort
  • Control the weights, especially on the way down
  • Make sure you do an even amount on each arm

Chest Press Alternating

This exercise targets your chest and provides a low cardio benefit.

Muscle Group

Chest

Frequency

2 Days a Week to
3 Days a Week

Equipment

Kettlebells

Cardiovascular Benefit

Low

Muscle Group: Chest

Equipment: Kettlebells

Minimum Frequency: 2 Days a Week

Maximum Frequency: 3 Days a Week

Cardiovascular Benefit: Low

Exercise Category: Kettlebell Chest



Starting Position: Lie on the floor, face up with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Hold a kettlebell in each hand by the handle, the larger part hanging behind you. Rest your upper arms and elbows on the ground, hands directly above your elbows at a 90 degree angle.

  1. 1 Exhaling, slowly bring one hand straight up, keeping your elbow slightly bent the entire time.
  2. 2 Inhale and slowly lower down to starting position.
  3. 3 Repeat with the opposite arm.
  4. 4 Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set, alternating arms.