This exercise involves holding a kettlebell with both hands and extending it overhead while keeping the elbows close to the head. The movement primarily targets the triceps muscles in the arms.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Kettlebell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the triceps muscles, helping to tone and strengthen them
- Improves upper body strength and stability
- Engages the core muscles for added stability and balance
- Can be done with a relatively light weight, making it accessible for beginners
- Can be easily modified by adjusting the weight or the number of repetitions to increase or decrease the intensity
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a kettlebell with both hands.
- Bring the kettlebell up to your chest and press it overhead, keeping your arms straight.
- Bend your elbows and lower the kettlebell behind your head, keeping your upper arms close to your head.
- Extend your arms and raise the kettlebell back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Triceps
Primary
Traps
Primary
Anterior Deltoid
Primary
Lateral Deltoid
Primary