How to do the Kettlebell Seesaw Press
- Clean two kettlebells two your shoulders.
- Press one kettlebell.
- Lower the kettlebell and immediately press the other kettlebell. Make sure to do the same amount of reps on both sides.
Muscles worked
| Role | Muscles |
|---|---|
| Primary | shoulders |
| Secondary | triceps |
| Equipment | kettlebell |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Type | compound |
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Superset the Kettlebell Seesaw Press with
Opposing middle back work — alternate sets without extra rest.
Common questions
What muscles does the Kettlebell Seesaw Press work?
The Kettlebell Seesaw Press primarily works the shoulders, with the triceps as secondary movers. Alternating Cable Shoulder Press, Alternating Kettlebell Press, and Anti-Gravity Press train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Seesaw Press?
Kettlebells. Without kettlebells, Handstand Push-Ups, Shoulder Press - With Bands, and Arnold Dumbbell Press train the same muscle, and 10 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.
Is the Kettlebell Seesaw Press suitable for beginners?
It is rated intermediate. Start with Alternating Cable Shoulder Press, Anti-Gravity Press, and Bradford/Rocky Presses and work up.
Where should the Kettlebell Seesaw Press go in a workout?
Early — the Kettlebell Seesaw Press is compound, working 2 muscle groups, so run it first or second while you are fresh, then superset One-Arm Kettlebell Row and Two-Arm Kettlebell Row later.
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