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Dumbbell Kickback

Execution Guide

  1. Place one knee and hand on a bench for support, holding a dumbbell in the other hand.
  2. Keep your upper arm parallel to the floor and elbow bent at 90 degrees.
  3. Extend your arm straight back by contracting the triceps.
  4. Squeeze at full extension and hold briefly.
  5. Bend the elbow to return to the starting position.

Range of Motion

Elbow bent at 90 degrees to arm fully extended behind you.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ×Swinging the dumbbell instead of using controlled extension
  • ×Dropping the upper arm below parallel
  • ×Using too heavy a weight

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval48 hours

Goal

Isolate the triceps (lateral head) with a kickback motion

Difficulty

Beginner

Burn (10m)

20-30

Equipment

DumbbellFlat Bench

Anatomy

Primary
Triceps (Lateral Head)
Secondary
Rear Deltoids