15 Minutes Intermediate Triceps Workout with Kettlebell
A 15 minutes strength workout targeting your triceps using kettlebell equipment. 3 exercises, 14 total sets, designed for intermediate lifters.
15 Minutes
Duration
14
Total Sets
3-6 reps
Rep Range
~245
Est. Calories
The Workout
Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.
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.
Lie on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, holding a kettlebell in each hand at chest level.
Form cues
- Lie on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, holding a kettlebell in each hand at chest level.
- Press the kettlebells straight up until your arms are fully extended.
- Lower until your upper arms touch the floor — pause briefly to eliminate the stretch reflex.
Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.
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.
Why This Workout Works
This workout is built around the principles of strength training. Center your program around the big compound lifts: squat, bench press, deadlift, and overhead press. Use heavy loads (80-95% 1RM) with low reps and full recovery between sets. Periodize intensity — not every session should be a max effort.
Training Parameters
- Rep Range: 3-6 reps — heavy enough for maximal force production
- Rest Periods: 3-5 minutes — full recovery between heavy sets
- Sets Per Exercise: 4-6 sets — optimized for strength
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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