Tricep Dumbbell Kickback
How to do the Tricep Dumbbell Kickback with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Triceps
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Dumbbell
How to do the Tricep Dumbbell Kickback
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Start with a dumbbell in each hand and your palms facing your torso. Keep your back straight with a slight bend in the knees and bend forward at the waist. Your torso should be almost parallel to the floor. Make sure to keep your head up. Your upper arms should be close to your torso and parallel to the floor. Your forearms should be pointed towards the floor as you hold the weights. There should be a 90-degree angle formed between your forearm and upper arm. This is your starting position.
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Now, while keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and use your triceps to lift the weights until the arm is fully extended. Focus on moving the forearm.
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After a brief pause at the top contraction, inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
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Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
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Tricep Dumbbell Kickback: common questions
What muscles does the Tricep Dumbbell Kickback work?
The Tricep Dumbbell Kickback primarily works the Triceps.
Is the Tricep Dumbbell Kickback suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Tricep Dumbbell Kickback is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Tricep Dumbbell Kickback?
To do the Tricep Dumbbell Kickback you'll need a dumbbell.
Is the Tricep Dumbbell Kickback a compound or isolation exercise?
The Tricep Dumbbell Kickback is an isolation exercise, it targets the triceps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Tricep Dumbbell Kickback with correct form?
Start with a dumbbell in each hand and your palms facing your torso. Keep your back straight with a slight bend in the knees and bend forward at the waist. Your torso should be almost parallel to the floor. Make sure to keep your head up. Your upper arms should be close to your torso and parallel to the floor. Your forearms should be pointed towards the floor as you hold the weights. There should be a 90-degree angle formed between your forearm and upper arm. This is your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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