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Kettlebell Overhead Triceps Extension

Kettlebell Overhead Triceps Extension is a beginner isolation kettlebell exercise that mainly works your triceps, with help from your shoulders and abs.

💪 Triceps🏋️ Kettlebell📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 3 sets of 10-15 reps

How to do the kettlebell overhead triceps extension

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a kettlebell by the horns with both hands. Press it overhead until your arms are extended, with the bell hanging behind your hands.
  2. Brace your abdominals and keep your upper arms vertical and close to your head. This is your starting position.
  3. Bend at the elbows to lower the kettlebell behind your head, going as far as your shoulder mobility allows without your elbows flaring outward.
  4. Extend your elbows to press the kettlebell back to the starting position, keeping your upper arms still throughout.
  5. Keep your ribcage down and avoid arching your lower back as you extend.

Muscles worked

Primary: TricepsSecondary: ShouldersSecondary: Abs

Sets and reps

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

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FAQ

What muscles does the kettlebell overhead triceps extension work?

It mainly works your triceps; your shoulders and abs assist.

How many sets and reps of kettlebell overhead triceps extension should I do?

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

Is the kettlebell overhead triceps extension good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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