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    Dumbbell One Arm Kickback Exercise Guide

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    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

    Visualised Target Muscle Groups

    Front

    Body muscles front

    Back

    Body muscles back

    How to: Dumbbell One Arm Kickback

    1. Stand with a dumbbell in one hand, torso bent forward slightly from your hips.
    2. Keep your elbow close to your body and bent at a 90-degree angle.
    3. Straighten your arm behind you, focusing on engaging the triceps.
    4. Pause at the top of the movement and then return to the starting position.
    5. 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

    Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension

    Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension

    Body Part: Upper Arms

    Dumbbell Neutral Grip Bench Press

    Dumbbell Neutral Grip Bench Press

    Body Part: Upper Arms

    Tags

    triceps
    strength
    arms
    dumbbell
    kickback
    upper body

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