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Upper Arms · Kettlebell
Kettlebell Skull Crusher
Kettlebell Skull Crusher is an intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the triceps (upper arms). It needs a kettlebell. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 10-15 reps, and it burns about 5.5 calories per minute.
- Target
- Triceps
- Body part
- Upper Arms
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3 × 10-15
- Calories / min
- ≈ 5.5 kcal
Primary muscles
- Triceps
How to do Kettlebell Skull Crusher
- Lie on a bench holding a kettlebell by the horns above your chest with straight arms.
- Keep your upper arms still.
- Bend your elbows to lower the kettlebell toward your forehead.
- Extend your elbows to return and repeat.
Form tips
- Point your elbows to the ceiling.
- Lower slowly.
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Kettlebell Skull Crusher FAQ
What muscles does Kettlebell Skull Crusher work?
Kettlebell Skull Crusher mainly works the triceps in the upper arms.
What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Skull Crusher?
You need a kettlebell.
How many sets and reps of Kettlebell Skull Crusher should I do?
Start with 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Kettlebell Skull Crusher good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler upper arms exercises.
How many calories does Kettlebell Skull Crusher burn?
About 5.5 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 4.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 55 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Kettlebell Skull Crusher?
Other exercises for the triceps include Barbell Lying Triceps Skull Crushers, Cable Lying Triceps Extension (Low), Barbell Lying Extension and Cable Alternate Triceps Extension.
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