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# Kettlebell lying triceps extension
> Novice · Dynamic · Bilateral. Strength
Also known as: Kettlebell skull crusher.
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| **Difficulty** | Novice |
| **Velocity** | Dynamic |
| **Symmetry** | Bilateral |
| **Athlete** | Brian |
| **Video length** | 9 s |
## Technique
1. Lie on a bench, holding one Kettlebell directly above your shoulders, arms fully extended.
2. Bend your elbows, lowering the weight above your head while keeping the upper arms stationary.
3. Extend your arms back to the starting position.
## Form tips
* To get more Triceps activation, angle your arms so that your upper arms are slightly pointing backward, instead of keeping them fully vertical.
* Engage your core muscles to maintain stability and avoid arching your back.
* Avoid flaring your elbows out during the movement.
**Logging:** Total weight used.
**Risks**
* Be careful not to drop the weight on your head.
## Muscles
* Triceps brachii (long head)
* Triceps brachii (medial head)
* Triceps brachii (lateral head)
* Pectoralis major (clavicular head)
* Pectoralis major (sternal head)
* Latissimus dorsi
* Teres major
## Equipment
## Appears in
## Variations
Novice
Novice
Novice
Novice
Novice
Beginner
Novice
Beginner
Want to log this exercise? Open it in [Calistree](https://calistree.app/datasheet/kettlebell-lying-triceps-extension-e13k). Text and images are used under [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/); the video plays from the original source.
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