Dumbbell Back Force
The Dumbbell Back Force mainly works the triceps, with help from the shoulders and lower back. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Back Force Muscles Worked
Primary
Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid); Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
How to do the Dumbbell Back Force
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your knees slightly bent and torso hinged forward.
Tuck your upper arms close to your torso, keeping your elbows fixed at your sides to isolate the target muscle.
Engage your triceps as you extend your arms backward until they are straight behind you.
Hold the straight-arm position for a brief moment to maximize triceps contraction.
Slowly bend your elbows to return the dumbbells to the starting position with control.
Dumbbell Back Force FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Back Force work?
The Dumbbell Back Force mainly works the triceps, with help from the shoulders and lower back. The main muscles are the triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Back Force?
Dumbbells.
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