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Kettlebell Seesaw Press

How to do the Kettlebell Seesaw Press with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

CompoundKettlebellsIntermediatePush
Primary muscles

Shoulders

Secondary

Triceps

Equipment

Kettlebells

Step by step

How to do the Kettlebell Seesaw Press

  1. 1

    Clean two kettlebells two your shoulders.

  2. 2

    Press one kettlebell.

  3. 3

    Lower the kettlebell and immediately press the other kettlebell. Make sure to do the same amount of reps on both sides.

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FAQ

Kettlebell Seesaw Press: common questions

What muscles does the Kettlebell Seesaw Press work?

The Kettlebell Seesaw Press primarily works the Shoulders. It also recruits the Triceps as supporting muscles.

Is the Kettlebell Seesaw Press suitable for beginners?

The Kettlebell Seesaw Press is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.

What equipment do I need for the Kettlebell Seesaw Press?

To do the Kettlebell Seesaw Press you'll need one or more kettlebells.

Is the Kettlebell Seesaw Press a compound or isolation exercise?

The Kettlebell Seesaw Press is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.

How do I do the Kettlebell Seesaw Press with correct form?

Clean two kettlebells two your shoulders. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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