Weighted

Kettlebell Seesaw Press

Animated demonstration of the Kettlebell Seesaw Press

Muscles worked

Front and back body map of the muscles worked by the Kettlebell Seesaw Press

Main muscles

  • Anterior Deltoid

Also working

  • Anconeus

What it is

This dynamic movement involves pressing kettlebells overhead in an alternating fashion, creating a "seesaw" effect. It is a compound exercise that primarily targets your shoulders, specifically your deltoids, and provides significant work for your triceps. You will need two kettlebells to perform this exercise.

Technique tips

  • Begin with both kettlebells in the rack position at your shoulders.
  • As one kettlebell descends, immediately begin pressing the other.
  • Keep your core engaged to stabilize your torso throughout.
  • Fully extend your arm at the top of each press.
  • Ensure an equal number of repetitions on both sides.

How to track your progress

Log the weight and reps of each set. Straddly turns every set into an estimated one-rep max, so a heavier single and a strong set of eight both count as progress, and it flags a personal record the moment you beat your best.