Kettlebell - Press Alternate
Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 8-12 Reps, 80 Wght
Beginner Shoulders Triceps Strength Kettlebell Push Compound Gym
Purpose: The Barbell Shoulder Press (sometimes called the Military Press) is a good exercise for building up and strengthening the shoulder region.
Benefits: The press is a highly effective compound upper-body exercise.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Grasp the handles of the kettlebells. Lift the kettlebells until they are at your shoulders. This is your starting position. Press the right kettlebell until it is straight overhead, your elbows extended. Your right palm rotates until it is facing forward. Exhale during this movement. Lower the right kettlebell to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Press the left kettlebell until it is straight up, your elbows extended, your left palm facing forward. Exhale during this movement. Repeat alternate right and left presses for the recommended number of repetitions.
The Deltoids is a fan-shaped muscle. The Anterior (Front) Deltoid raises the arm toward the front of the body and rotates the arm inward. The Lateral (Side) Deltoid raises the arm to the side. The Posterior (Rear) Deltoid raises the arm toward the rear and rotates the arm outward.
Step 1
Stand holding two kettlebells at your shoulders.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Grasp the handles of the kettlebells. Lift the kettlebells until they are at your shoulders. This is your starting position.
Step 2
Press the right kettlebell straight overhead, elbows extended, right palm facing forward.
Press the right kettlebell until it is straight overhead, your elbows extended. Your right palm rotates until it is facing forward. Exhale during this movement.
Step 3
Lower the right kettlebell to your shoulders.
Lower the right kettlebell to the starting position. Inhale during this movement, feet shoulder-width apart. Lift the kettlebells until they are at your shoulders.
Step 4
Press the left kettlebell straight overhead, elbows extended, right palm facing forward..
Press the left kettlebell until it is straight up, your elbows extended, your left palm facing forward. Exhale during this movement.
Step 5
Lower the right kettlebell to your shoulders.
Lower the right kettlebell to the starting position. Inhale during this movement, feet shoulder-width apart. Lift the kettlebells until they are at your shoulders.