Kettlebell Seesaw Press


Pro Tip

If you experience neck discomfort this movement can be performed without moving your head and only leaning your torso slightly to the side.


How To

  1. Stand upright while holding a kettlebell in each hand immediately in front of your shoulders with your palms facing each other.
  2. Maintaining your neutral grip, exhale extending one arm overhead while turning your head to look up at it and slightly leaning to the side.
  3. Continue to raise your arm until it is fully extended overhead.
  4. Inhale and lower your arm, returning to the starting position.
  5. Switch sides and repeat the movement.

Primary Muscle Groups

Front Shoulder

Front portion of your shoulder.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Lower Tricep

Lower tricep, close to your elbow.

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Outer Tricep

Outer region of your tricep.

Side Shoulder

Outer portion of your shoulder.

Upper Back

A significant portion of the upper region of your back. It is widest in the middle, forming a diamond shape that connects the middle of your back to both of your shoulder blades and the upper portion of your neck. It is comprised of three regions. Each region has a different function and is trained in different ways.

Upper Tricep

Upper region of your tricep.


Equipment

Kettlebells

If you can't find appropriately sized kettlebells at your gym, try substituting in dumbbells instead.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment