How to do it
Squeeze the kettlebell handle firmly and brace your core throughout each rep.
- 1
Lie on a bench or the floor with your knees bent and feet flat, holding a kettlebell with both hands above your chest.
- 2
Keeping your upper arms still, bend your elbows to lower the kettlebell towards your forehead.
- 3
Extend your arms to lift the kettlebell back to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Perform the movement with control and avoid dropping the kettlebell towards your head. Keep your elbows in a fixed position to isolate the triceps.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward on the descent
- ✕Drifting the upper arms back behind the head
- ✕Bending the wrists backward under the load