Kettlebell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher
Description
The kettlebell lying triceps extension skull crusher is a skull crusher using kettlebells. The lifter lies on a bench and lowers the kettlebells toward the forehead with the bells hanging back. The hanging kettlebell adds rotational stability demand to the standard skull crusher.
Equipment Required
Kettlebell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher Instructions
- Lie on a flat bench holding a kettlebell in each hand.
- Press the kettlebells overhead to lockout with palms facing each other.
- Set the upper arms vertical pointing at the ceiling.
- Brace your core and keep the chest tall.
- Lower the kettlebells toward the forehead by bending the elbows.
- Stop just before the bells touch the head.
- Press back up to lockout by extending the elbows.
- Squeeze the triceps hard at the top.
Kettlebell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher Form & Visual
Kettlebell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher Benefits
- Strong tricep builder
- Adds rotational stability demand
- Builds tricep size
- Trains the long head
- Useful arm builder
- Strong kettlebell move
Kettlebell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher Muscles Worked
- Triceps brachii
- Pectoralis major
- Anterior deltoid
Kettlebell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher Variations & Alternatives
- DB Skullcrusher
- EZ Bar Skullcrusher
- Tate Press
- JM Press
- Barbell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher
- Barbell Incline Triceps Extension Skull Crusher
