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Exercises / Tricep kickback

Tricep kickback GIF

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Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • TricepsMusculus triceps brachii
  • Rear shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars spinalis
  • ForearmsMusculi antebrachii
Equipment
Dumbbells
Level
beginner
Loop
One repetition, 3.73 seconds

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How to do a tricep kickback

  1. Hinge forward at the hips keeping your back flat and core braced.
  2. Pin your upper arm against your torso with the elbow bent at 90 degrees.
  3. Extend the elbow to press the dumbbell back until the arm is straight.
  4. Squeeze the triceps hard at full extension.
  5. Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  6. Complete all reps on one arm before switching sides.

Form tips

  • Keep the upper arm stationary and parallel to the floor throughout.
  • Move only at the elbow joint, avoiding swinging or momentum.
  • Maintain a neutral spine and braced core to protect the lower back.
  • Fully extend and squeeze at the top for maximum triceps activation.

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