Kettlebell Overhead Tricep Extension
Elbow extension for triceps with a stable upper arm. The kettlebell requires you to control its position throughout the movement.
- Primary muscleTriceps
- EquipmentKettlebell
- TypeIsolation
- LevelBeginner
- Triceps
- Kettlebell
How to do the Kettlebell Overhead Tricep Extension
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Hold the kettlebell by the sides of the handle overhead, with your arms straight.
- With your elbows close to your head, lower the kettlebell behind your head.
- Keep your ribs down and your abs tight so you don't arch your back.
- Press up by extending your elbows, without letting them flare out to the sides.
Muscles worked
Common Kettlebell Overhead Tricep Extension mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Kettlebell Overhead Tricep Extension, and how to fix it.
The kettlebell is held by the handle with one hand and swings behind the head.
Hold the kettlebell by the sides of the handle with both hands, bell facing down.
The bell hits your upper back on the way down.
Lower slowly and stop when the kettlebell is at neck height, without resting it on your back.
The torso leans forward to offset the weight behind your head.
Squeeze your abs and glutes and keep your torso vertical, with your ribs down.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Kettlebell Overhead Tricep Extension work?
The Kettlebell Overhead Tricep Extension works mainly the triceps.