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Triceps kickback

A hinged arm extension that kicks two dumbbells back behind you to tone and strengthen your triceps.

BeginnerDumbbellsLow impactSuggested: 12 reps

How to do it

  1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and hinge forward with soft knees and a flat back.
  2. Lift your elbows back so your upper arms are beside your torso.
  3. Straighten your arms to press the weights back behind you.
  4. Bend your elbows to bring the dumbbells back under them.

Form tips

  • Keep your upper arms still and only move at the elbows.
  • Pause and squeeze at full extension.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: not workedObliques: not workedHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: not workedInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedUpper back: moderateLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: strongForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: not workedHamstrings: not workedCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
TricepsUpper back

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