Tricep Dumbbell Kickback
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the triceps, using dumbbells.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Tricep Dumbbell Kickback
- 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.
- 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.
- After a brief pause at the top contraction, inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do tricep dumbbell kickback work?
Tricep Dumbbell Kickback primarily works the triceps.
What equipment do I need for tricep dumbbell kickback?
Tricep Dumbbell Kickback uses dumbbells.
Tricep Dumbbell Kickback: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Tricep Dumbbell Kickback is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of tricep dumbbell kickback?
Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip, Body Tricep Press, Cable One Arm Tricep Extension train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my tricep dumbbell kickback reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; tricep dumbbell kickback can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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