Kettlebell Standing One Arm Extension
Description
The kettlebell standing one arm extension is a single-arm overhead triceps extension performed with a kettlebell. The arm extends the kettlebell overhead and lowers it back behind the head while keeping the upper arm still. The kettlebell offset weight forces extra grip and forearm work.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Kettlebell Standing One Arm Extension Instructions
- Stand tall holding a kettlebell in one hand at the shoulder.
- Press the kettlebell straight overhead to lockout.
- Pin the upper arm close to your ear.
- Brace your core and keep your back upright.
- Lower the kettlebell behind your head by bending the elbow only.
- Stop when you feel a deep stretch in the triceps.
- Press the kettlebell back up to overhead lockout.
- Complete reps and switch arms.
Kettlebell Standing One Arm Extension Form & Visual
Kettlebell Standing One Arm Extension Benefits
- Targets the long head of triceps
- Single-arm focus
- KB grip challenge
- Deep stretch under load
- Builds arm size
- No bench needed
Kettlebell Standing One Arm Extension Muscles Worked
- Triceps brachii
- Anconeus
- Posterior deltoid
Kettlebell Standing One Arm Extension Variations & Alternatives
- DB Standing Tri Ext
- KB Two Arm Extension
- Cable Overhead Ext
- EZ Bar Skull Crusher
