How to Do Kettlebell Skull Crusher

Kettlebell Skull Crusher is a triceps exercise using kettlebell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Skull Crusher

  1. 01Lie on a bench holding the kettlebell handle with both hands, arms extended over the face.
  2. 02Lower the kettlebell toward the forehead by flexing only at the elbow joints.
  3. 03Stop the descent just before the kettlebell reaches the head, ensuring the upper arms remain stationary.
  4. 04Extend the elbows to return the kettlebell to the ceiling, exhaling on the effort.
  5. 05Squeeze the triceps at the top of the movement before starting the next rep.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Skull Crusher

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Avoid letting the kettlebell pull the elbows outward; keep the humerus vertical to isolate the triceps throughout the extension.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Skull Crusher questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Skull Crusher work?

Kettlebell Skull Crusher is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Kettlebell Skull Crusher correctly?

Lie on a bench holding the kettlebell handle with both hands, arms extended over the face. Lower the kettlebell toward the forehead by flexing only at the elbow joints. Stop the descent just before the kettlebell reaches the head, ensuring the upper arms remain stationary. Extend the elbows to return the kettlebell to the ceiling, exhaling on the effort. Squeeze the triceps at the top of the movement before starting the next rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Skull Crusher?

Avoid letting the kettlebell pull the elbows outward; keep the humerus vertical to isolate the triceps throughout the extension.

Is Kettlebell Skull Crusher suitable for beginners?

Kettlebell Skull Crusher is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Skull Crusher?

Kettlebell Skull Crusher uses kettlebell.

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