Kettlebell Kettlebell vs Dumbbell Raises

[movestrength]

What would be the different between training lateral raises with a kettlebell or dumbbell? Would the kettlebell focus more on stability or would it train the forearm more than the shoulders due to the grip of a kettlebell?

 

[Marc]

You can't really do lateral raises with a kettlebell. Well, you can but the weight will be severely limited due to the long lever. If you do lateral raises I'd suggest you do them with dumbbells only.

 

[Pavel Macek]

What would be the different between training lateral raises with a kettlebell or dumbbell? Would the kettlebell focus more on stability or would it train the forearm more than the shoulders due to the grip of a kettlebell?

Lateral raises are not on the bottom of my list - they are even not in my list - so I can't really answer the question. We can imho do way better exercises with both tools.

 

[Maine-ah KB]

I personally would suggest the side raise snatch from ROTK over the lateral raise. similar movement and to quote mr. Tsatsouline "if it doesn't build your shoulders and upper back, nothing will." so it comes recommended.

Edit. found a video from Oliver Quinn. enjoy
Oliver Quinn on Instagram: “Kettlebell side snatches ! This is a great exercise I learned from Pavel years ago. I have posted the more advanced double kettlebell…”

 

[Papa Georgio]

If you grip the kettlebell to where it's extended (not hanging) it would actually create a very effective and challenging version of the lateral raise. In fact it might be to hard to do for most. You should be able to use a pretty light bell. Pavel actually has some tips for lateral raises in beyond bodybuilding that would apply to any implement used. I just remember him saying not to lift weight higher than shoulders.
Only bad thing about kettlebells in this situation is the large increments of weight. You might be better off doing as a lateral hold and try to progress in time under tension. Good luck!