Tricep Dumbbell Kickback

Technique

How to perform Tricep Dumbbell Kickback

1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with the palms facing inward.
2. Soften the knees and hinge forward until the torso is nearly horizontal, keeping the head aligned with the back.
3. Hold the upper arms beside the torso and bend the elbows so the forearms hang toward the floor.
4. Keep the upper arms and torso still as you straighten both elbows to move the dumbbells backward.
5. Briefly control the extended position without swinging the shoulders or arching the back.
6. Bend the elbows to return the dumbbells under control and repeat in the same held position.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Long Head, Triceps Medial Head.