How to Do Kettlebell Wrist Extension

Kettlebell Wrist Extension is a forearms exercise using kettlebell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Forearms

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Wrist Extension

  1. 01Sit on a bench and rest the forearm on the thigh with the palm facing the floor.
  2. 02Grip the kettlebell handle so the weight hangs toward the ground.
  3. 03Lift the back of the hand toward the ceiling by hinging only at the wrist.
  4. 04Hold the peak contraction for a split second before lowering the weight back down.
  5. 05Maintain a firm grip on the handle to ensure the kettlebell does not rotate.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Wrist Extension

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Maintain a 90 degree angle at the elbow to ensure the forearm muscles are doing the work rather than the shoulder.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Wrist Extension questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Wrist Extension work?

Kettlebell Wrist Extension is catalogued as a forearms exercise in A90 Training Club, with the forearms as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Kettlebell Wrist Extension correctly?

Sit on a bench and rest the forearm on the thigh with the palm facing the floor. Grip the kettlebell handle so the weight hangs toward the ground. Lift the back of the hand toward the ceiling by hinging only at the wrist. Hold the peak contraction for a split second before lowering the weight back down. Maintain a firm grip on the handle to ensure the kettlebell does not rotate.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Wrist Extension?

Maintain a 90 degree angle at the elbow to ensure the forearm muscles are doing the work rather than the shoulder.

Is Kettlebell Wrist Extension suitable for beginners?

Kettlebell Wrist Extension is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Wrist Extension?

Kettlebell Wrist Extension uses kettlebell.

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