Dumbbell One Arm 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
- Single Arm Dumbbell Kickback
How to: Dumbbell One Arm Kickback
- Stand with a dumbbell in one hand, torso bent forward slightly from your hips.
- Keep your elbow close to your body and bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Straighten your arm behind you, focusing on engaging the triceps.
- Pause at the top of the movement and then return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the elbow to drift away from the body.
- Using too much weight, which can lead to poor form.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight if you're new to this exercise.
- Perform the exercise seated for better stability.
Tips
- Keep your elbow close to your body during the movement.
- Control the weight on the way down to maintain tension in the muscle.
Dumbbell One Arm Kickback Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
arms
dumbbell
kickback
upper body