dumbbell standing alternating tricep kickback

A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with dumbbell.

dumbbell standing alternating tricep kickback demonstration
dumbbell standing alternating tricep kickback — demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Dumbbell

Target muscles

Triceps

Secondary muscles

Shoulders

How to do dumbbell standing alternating tricep kickback

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.

  2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.

  3. Extend your arms straight back, keeping your elbows close to your body.

  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

  5. Repeat with the other arm, alternating sides with each repetition.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Triceps

Secondary

Shoulders

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