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Shoulders · Intermediate

Kettlebell Alternating Press

Alternating double-kettlebell overhead press for shoulder and triceps strength with trunk control.

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Exercise overview

Training details

ShouldersTricepsCore

Equipment

Kettlebell

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in each hand.
  2. 02Press one kettlebell overhead while keeping the other at shoulder level.
  3. 03Lower the kettlebell back down while simultaneously pressing the other one up.
  4. 04Alternately press each kettlebell in a fluid motion for the prescribed repetitions.
  5. 05Complete the prescribed repetitions, then change sides and repeat with the same control.

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