Tricep Dumbbell Kickbacks
How to Do Tricep Dumbbell Kickbacks
- Start by standing to the right of a flat bench with a dumbbell on the floor to your right.
- Place your left knee on the bench with your left hand palm down n the bench in front of it. In this position, keep your back straight.
- Pick up the dumbbell with your right hand using an overhand grip.
- Raise your arm until it is in line with your body, keeping your elbow tucked into your side and bent to a 90 degree angle. Your forearm should be pointing straight down to the floor.
- Extend your arm using your triceps to lift the weight until it is level with your shoulder.
- Hold for a count of one while squeezing your tricep.
- Lower to the starting position by bending your elbow to 90 degrees.Hold and repeat.
- Complete the set for your right arm before changing stance to work your left arm.
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Tricep Dumbbell Kickbacks Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Tricep Dumbbell Kickbacks targets triceps and also works abs and forearms. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: dumbbells.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Stability / swiss / exercise ball push ups / press ups, decline dumbbell flyes and triceps dips. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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