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Shoulder Press Alternating

Exercise Tips

  • Do not lift with your neck
  • Never drop the kettlebells below shoulder level

Shoulder Press Alternating

This exercise targets the front of your shoulders and provides a low cardio benefit.

Muscle Group

Anterior Deltoids (Front Shoulders)

Frequency

1 Day a Week to
3 Days a Week

Equipment

Kettlebells

Cardiovascular Benefit

Low

Muscle Group: Anterior Deltoids (Front Shoulders)

Equipment: Kettlebells

Minimum Frequency: 1 Day a Week

Maximum Frequency: 3 Days a Week

Cardiovascular Benefit: Low

Exercise Category: Kettlebell Shoulders



Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointing forward. Hold a kettlebell by the handle in each hand with an overhand grip, palms facing out. Hold the kettlebells just above shoulder level, elbows flared out.

  1. 1 Exhaling, extend one kettlebell straight up above your shoulder.
  2. 2 Inhale and slowly return your arm to starting position.
  3. 3 Repeat with your opposite arm.
  4. 4 Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set, alternating arms.