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Kettlebell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher
How to do the kettlebell lying triceps extension skull crusher, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Lie flat on a bench holding a kettlebell in each hand (or one in both) above your chest with arms extended. Bend your elbows to lower the weight toward your forehead, keeping your upper arms vertical, then extend your elbows to press back up and isolate the triceps.
- 1Feel a stretch in your triceps as the kettlebell lowers toward your
- 2forehead
- 3Extend your elbows to press up and squeeze your triceps at the top
- 4Keep your upper arms stationary and pointing at the ceiling
Common mistakes
- Don't flare your elbows or move at the shoulder joint
- Avoid lowering the weight onto your head; control the range
- Don't arch your back or let your wrists collapse
Muscles worked
The kettlebell lying triceps extension skull crusher mainly works the triceps, with the forearms assisting.
- TricepsPrimary
- ForearmsSupport
- BicepsMinor
- Mid ChestMinor
- Front DeltsMinor
Kovo programs the kettlebell lying triceps extension skull crusher for you and tracks it every session.
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More triceps exercises
- How to do the bent-over tricep extension
- How to do the crossbody tricep extension
- How to do the cable katana tricep extension
- How to do the cable single arm tricep extension
- How to do the kickback
- How to do the lying tricep extension
Last reviewed June 2026.