Kettlebell Seesaw Press
Kettlebell Seesaw Press is a resistance exercise - vertical shoulder press exercise involving Anterior deltoid, Middle deltoid. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.
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- Primary muscles
- Anterior deltoid, Middle deltoid
- Secondary muscles
- Triceps brachii, Serratus anterior, Upper trapezius, Obliques
- Exercise type
- Resistance exercise - vertical shoulder press
Exercise technique
- Double rack
Place both kettlebells in front of your shoulders.
- Lower body
Plant your feet and avoid knee drive.
- First press
Extend one arm overhead.
- Waiting arm
Hold the other weight firmly in the rack.
- Alternate
Press the other arm as the first lowers.
- Torso
Resist both loads without swaying sideways.
- Rhythm
Perform equal controlled repetitions on both sides.
Key technique points
- Do not bend the knees into a push press.
- Do not slam the descending bell onto your forearm.
- Do not collide the bells in front of your face.
- Support the waiting elbow below the load.
- Avoid excessive side bending between shoulders.
- Match the arms during transitions.
Common mistakes
Torso sway
Side bending assists the alternating press.
Leg drive
The strict press character changes.
Opening the rack
The waiting load moves away from the torso.
Rapid descent
The weight impacts the arm.
Unequal repetitions
One shoulder performs more cycles.
Both arms together
Seesaw timing is lost.
Frequently asked questions
Kettlebell Seesaw Press: why is “Torso sway” a mistake?
Side bending assists the alternating press.
Kettlebell Seesaw Press: why is “Leg drive” a mistake?
The strict press character changes.
Kettlebell Seesaw Press: why is “Opening the rack” a mistake?
The waiting load moves away from the torso.
Kettlebell Seesaw Press: why is “Rapid descent” a mistake?
The weight impacts the arm.
Kettlebell Seesaw Press: why is “Unequal repetitions” a mistake?
One shoulder performs more cycles.
Kettlebell Seesaw Press: why is “Both arms together” a mistake?
Seesaw timing is lost.
What should I focus on when doing Kettlebell Seesaw Press?
Do not bend the knees into a push press. Do not slam the descending bell onto your forearm. Do not collide the bells in front of your face. Support the waiting elbow below the load. Avoid excessive side bending between shoulders. Match the arms during transitions.
Related exercises
- Arnold Press
- Barbell Push Press
- Alternating Battle Rope Waves
- Bear Crawl
- Dumbbell Thruster
- Exercise Guide
Add this exercise to your program with your coach
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