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Kettlebell Bent Press Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Bottle Weighted Halo demonstration

Bottle Weighted Halo
2
Barbell Overhead Squat demonstration

Barbell Overhead Squat
3
Swimming Side Steps demonstration

Swimming Side Steps
4
Kettlebell Upright Row demonstration

Kettlebell Upright Row
5
Ring Y Raise demonstration

Ring Y Raise
6
Shoulders Rotation demonstration

Shoulders Rotation
7
Sitting W Pose demonstration

Sitting W Pose
8
Barbell Upright Row Without Weight demonstration

Barbell Upright Row Without Weight
9
Smith Hang Clean demonstration

Smith Hang Clean
10
Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row demonstration

Barbell Shoulder Grip Upright Row
11
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze demonstration

Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
12
Cable Upright Row demonstration

Cable Upright Row

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Kettlebell Bent Press trains

Primary Deltoid Lateral Obliques Trapezius Upper Fibers

Secondary Erector Spinae Gluteus Medius Latissimus Dorsi Rectus Abdominis

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