Kettlebell Seesaw Press

A intermediate strength exercise for the shoulders, done with a kettlebell.

Kettlebell Seesaw Press: finishing position

Main muscles: Shoulders
Also works: Triceps
Equipment: Kettlebell
Level: Intermediate
Type: Compound
Movement: Push

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.

Sets and reps

Strength	3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, rest 2–3 minutes
Muscle	3–4 sets of 6–10 reps, rest about 2 minutes
Endurance or fat loss	2–3 sets of 12–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Kettlebell Seesaw Press

Questions

What muscles does the Kettlebell Seesaw Press work?

Mainly the shoulders, with the triceps helping.

Is the Kettlebell Seesaw Press good for beginners?

It's rated intermediate. Beginners can build up to it with a simpler variation first.

What can I do instead of the Kettlebell Seesaw Press?

Good alternatives that train the shoulders: Alternating Kettlebell Press, Double Kettlebell Jerk, Double Kettlebell Push Press or Kettlebell Arnold Press.

How many sets and reps of the Kettlebell Seesaw Press should I do?

Strength: 3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, rest 2–3 minutes. Muscle: 3–4 sets of 6–10 reps, rest about 2 minutes. Endurance or fat loss: 2–3 sets of 12–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).