How to Do Kettlebell Seesaw Press

Kettlebell Seesaw Press is a shoulders exercise using kettlebell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Seesaw Press

  1. 01Clean two kettlebells to the rack position with elbows tucked and wrists neutral.
  2. 02Press one kettlebell vertically toward the ceiling while keeping the other at shoulder height.
  3. 03Begin lowering the elevated kettlebell while simultaneously pressing the opposite kettlebell upward.
  4. 04Keep the ribs tucked and the glutes squeezed to prevent the lower back from arching.
  5. 05Coordinate the movement so one kettlebell is always moving as the other passes mid-way.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Seesaw Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Maintain a strict vertical forearm on the non-pressing arm to prevent the kettlebell from pulling the shoulder into internal rotation.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Seesaw Press questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Seesaw Press work?

Kettlebell Seesaw Press is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Kettlebell Seesaw Press correctly?

Clean two kettlebells to the rack position with elbows tucked and wrists neutral. Press one kettlebell vertically toward the ceiling while keeping the other at shoulder height. Begin lowering the elevated kettlebell while simultaneously pressing the opposite kettlebell upward. Keep the ribs tucked and the glutes squeezed to prevent the lower back from arching. Coordinate the movement so one kettlebell is always moving as the other passes mid-way.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Seesaw Press?

Maintain a strict vertical forearm on the non-pressing arm to prevent the kettlebell from pulling the shoulder into internal rotation.

Is Kettlebell Seesaw Press suitable for beginners?

Kettlebell Seesaw Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Seesaw Press?

Kettlebell Seesaw Press uses kettlebell.

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