Arms · Kettlebell
Kettlebell Standing One Arm Extension
How to do the kettlebell standing one arm extension, 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
Stand tall holding a kettlebell in one hand, pressed overhead with your arm extended. Bend your elbow to lower the kettlebell behind your head, keeping your upper arm vertical and close to your ear, then extend your elbow to press it back overhead. Complete your reps, then switch arms.
- 1Feel your tricep stretch as the kettlebell lowers behind your head
- 2Keep your upper arm vertical and your elbow pointing forward
- 3Squeeze the tricep to lock the arm out overhead
Common mistakes
- Avoid flaring your elbow out to the side
- Don't lean away from the working arm; stay upright
- Avoid arching your lower back; keep your core braced
Muscles worked
The kettlebell standing one arm extension mainly works the triceps.
- TricepsPrimary
- ForearmsMinor
- Upper AbsMinor
- Lower AbsMinor
- ObliquesMinor
- Front DeltsMinor
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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.