Dumbbell Kneeling Triceps Kickback Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Kneeling Triceps Kickback
How to: Dumbbell Kneeling Triceps Kickback
- Get into a kneeling position with one knee on the floor and the opposite foot planted on the ground.
- Hold a dumbbell in one hand and keep your upper arm close to your body.
- Extend your arm back, squeezing the tricep at the top of the movement.
- Slowly return to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the motion.
Common Mistakes
- Flaring the elbows out instead of keeping them tucked.
- Using too much weight, which leads to improper form.
Modifications
- Perform without weights until you build sufficient strength.
- Kneel on a soft surface to reduce pressure on the knees.
Tips
- Keep your elbow close to your body to ensure maximum isolation of the triceps.
- Avoid swinging the dumbbell; use controlled movements to engage the muscles effectively.
Tags
triceps
strength
upper arms
dumbbell
isolation
kneeling