dumbbell standing kickback
A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with dumbbell.
How to do dumbbell standing kickback
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
Extend your arms straight back, squeezing your triceps at the top of the movement.
Pause for a moment, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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