Kettlebell Overhead Triceps Extension
How to do it
Starting position
- Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grip the sides of the kettlebell handle with both hands.
- Fully extend your arms overhead.
- Look straight ahead and brace your core.
Movement
- Keep your elbows pinned and slowly lower it behind your head.
- Lower until your elbows reach a 90-degree angle.
- Use your triceps to extend your arms again.
Breathing
Inhale as you lower the kettlebell and exhale as you raise it.
Trainer tips
- Keep your upper arms upright and bend only your elbows
- Slowly lower behind your head, then extend
Cautions
- Flaring your elbows outward strains the joints, so be careful.
- Arching the lower back to use momentum
If you feel pain during the exercise, stop. If it continues, talk to a professional.
Exercise info
| Primary muscles |  Triceps |
|---|---|
| Secondary muscles | Abs |
| Equipment |  Kettlebell Dumbbell |
| Movement pattern | Isolation |
| Rep range | 10–15 reps |
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How GYMKC sets the weight for this exercise
For example, if you do 10 reps with 12 kg in each hand and log that you could have done about 2 more, GYMKC estimates your 1RM per hand at about 17.3 kg.
With the kettlebell, it moves up to the next weight you have. Within your 10–15 reps target, the sets you log decide whether to add reps first or add weight.
These numbers are an example of how the calculation works. Your actual prescription is recalculated every set from your own records. See how the calculation works
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This information is based on our analysis of public content from evidence-based training experts in Korea and abroad. It is not a substitute for medical advice.
Weights and sets differ from person to person. The GYMKC app uses the sets you log to calculate the weight and reps for your next set.