Kettlebell Overhead Triceps Extension

Triceps

Kettlebell Overhead Triceps Extension

Kettlebell Overhead Triceps Extension (Start)

Kettlebell Overhead Triceps Extension (End)

LevelBeginner EquipmentKettlebell MechanicIsolation ForcePush

A triceps-focused exercise in which a kettlebell is lowered behind your head by bending the elbows, then lifted back up.

Strength

Primary musclesTriceps

Secondary musclesShoulders Abdominals

Energy burned

≈ 22 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.8 kcal/min

Estimate range 16–27 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked9 %

Effort during a set6.2 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Take a hip-width stance and clasp the kettlebell around the handle sides.
2Raise it overhead with fully straight arms.
3Tighten your midsection.

How to perform

1Aim your elbows upward and keep them close to your ears.
2Fold your elbows so the bell drops behind your head.
3Push through your triceps to straighten your arms again.
4Avoid leaning back as you finish each rep.