Dumbbell Standing Kickback
Sculpt defined triceps with Dumbbell Standing Kickbacks! A focused exercise for upper arm strength and tone.
The Dumbbell Standing Kickback mainly works the triceps, with help from the shoulders and traps. You'll need: dumbbells.

Required Equipment

Dumbbell Standing Kickback Muscles Worked
Primary
Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
Dumbbell Standing Kickback Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Dumbbell Standing Kickback
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and your torso hinged forward at about a 45-degree angle. Engage your core for stability.
2. Holding a dumbbell in each hand, bend your elbows so that your upper arms are parallel to the floor, and your forearms are at a 90-degree angle to your upper arms.
3. Keep your elbows tucked in close to your torso throughout the exercise.
4. Exhale as you extend your elbows, pushing the dumbbells back and up until your arms are fully extended.
5. Squeeze your triceps at the top of the movement for a moment, ensuring full extension without locking your elbows.
6. Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position, with your forearms once again at a 90-degree angle.
7. Repeat the exercise for your desired number of repetitions and sets.
8. Maintain a neutral spine and avoid using momentum or swinging the weights; control the dumbbells with your triceps muscles throughout the movement.
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Dumbbell Standing Kickback FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Standing Kickback work?
The Dumbbell Standing Kickback mainly works the triceps, with help from the shoulders and traps. The main muscles are the triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Standing Kickback?
Dumbbells.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Standing Kickback go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Standing Kickback variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Backkick Triceps Extension, Band Single-Arm Bent-Over Kickback, Band Tricep Kickback and Bodyweight Double Tricep Kickback.
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