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Dumbbell Tricep Kickback

Main muscle
Triceps
Muscle group
Arms
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1Hinge forward at the hips with a dumbbell in one hand, upper arm parallel to the floor.
  2. 2Keep your elbow bent at 90 degrees and pinned to your side.
  3. 3Extend your forearm back until your arm is straight.
  4. 4Squeeze your tricep hard at full extension.
  5. 5Bend the elbow back to 90 degrees and repeat.
  6. 6Finish the set, then switch arms.

Coaching cues

  • Upper arm stays still
  • Squeeze at full extension
  • Flat back throughout
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