Dumbbell Seated Bent Over Alternate 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
- Bent Over Triceps Kickback
How to: Dumbbell Seated Bent Over Alternate Kickback
- Begin seated with your torso bent slightly forward and your feet firmly on the ground.
- Hold a dumbbell in one hand and extend that arm back behind you, fully extending the elbow.
- Focus on squeezing the triceps at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting too heavy, leading to compromised form.
- Not fully extending the arm during the kickback.
- Allowing the torso to twist during the movement.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to start, gradually increasing as strength improves.
- Perform the exercise seated on a bench for more stability.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to stabilize your body.
- Control the dumbbell's movement to avoid swinging.
Dumbbell Seated Bent Over Alternate Kickback Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
dumbbell
upper arms
kickback
fitness