Tricep Dumbbell Kickback
The Tricep Dumbbell Kickback is a beginner dumbbell exercise that works the Triceps. Follow the steps below.
Target musclesTriceps
EquipmentDumbbell
LevelBeginner
How to do the 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.
Recommended sets & reps
| Set | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 12 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 2 | 10 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 3 | 8 reps | 30s rest |
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