Main muscle
Beginner
Dumbbell kickback
Bent over, the arm straightens back with a dumbbell, for the triceps.
- Works
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbells + Bench
How to do it
- 1Put one knee and hand on a bench, back flat, a dumbbell in the other hand.
- 2Raise your elbow until your upper arm is in line with your body.
- 3Straighten your arm back until it's in line with your upper arm.
- 4Lower slowly without moving your upper arm, then switch arms after the set.
Coach's tips
- Keep your upper arm still. Only your forearm moves.
Dumbbells + Bench taken? Do this instead
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.