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60 Minutes Advanced Triceps Workout with Kettlebell

A 60 minutes general fitness workout targeting your triceps using kettlebell equipment. 5 exercises, 15 total sets, designed for advanced lifters.

60 Minutes

Duration

15

Total Sets

8-15 reps

Rep Range

~630

Est. Calories

The Workout

1
Kettlebell Bent Press
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
advanced

Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.

Form cues
  • Clean the kettlebell to the rack position with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  • Turn your feet about 45 degrees away from the pressing arm.
  • Lean your torso away from the bell while pressing it upward.
2
Kettlebell Thruster
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
intermediate

Hold the kettlebell in the front rack position at chest height.

Form cues
  • Hold the kettlebell in the front rack position at chest height.
  • Squat down to full depth with elbows high and chest up.
  • Drive explosively out of the squat and use the momentum to press the bell overhead.
3
Kettlebell Tricep Pushdown
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
intermediate

Stand tall holding a kettlebell by the horns at mid-chest height, elbows pinned to your sides.

Form cues
  • Stand tall holding a kettlebell by the horns at mid-chest height, elbows pinned to your sides.
  • Press the kettlebell down by extending your elbows until arms are fully straight.
  • Squeeze the triceps hard at the bottom for a full contraction.
4
Kettlebell Tricep Extension
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
intermediate

Hold the kettlebell by the horns with both hands and press it overhead.

Form cues
  • Hold the kettlebell by the horns with both hands and press it overhead.
  • Lower the kettlebell behind your head by bending at the elbows, keeping upper arms vertical.
  • Descend until your forearms touch your biceps for a full stretch.
5
Kettlebell Push-Up
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
intermediate

Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.

Form cues
  • Place two kettlebells shoulder-width apart and grip the handles firmly.
  • Set up in a push-up position with your body in a straight line.
  • Lower your chest below the handles for a deep stretch across the pecs.

Why This Workout Works

This workout is built around the principles of general fitness training. Combine compound movements with moderate loads and moderate reps. Include a mix of push, pull, hinge, squat, and carry patterns each week. Add 2-3 days of cardio and prioritize mobility work. This is sustainable, long-term training.

Training Parameters

  • Rep Range: 8-15 repsdesigned for sustained muscular effort
  • Rest Periods: 60-90 secondsshort rest to maximize calorie burn
  • Sets Per Exercise: 3 sets — optimized for general fitness

Triceps Training Tips

  • *Overhead extensions stretch the long head, which is the largest tricep head — do not skip them.
  • *Lock out every rep fully to engage the medial head.
  • *Dips and close-grip bench press allow heavier loading than isolation work.

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