Dumbbell Seated 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
- Tricep Kickback
How to: Dumbbell Seated Kickback
- Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor.
- Hold a dumbbell in one hand and lean forward slightly, resting your elbow on the inside of your thigh.
- Keeping your upper arm stationary, extend your elbow to push the dumbbell back until your arm is fully extended.
- Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing your elbows to flare out to the sides.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movements.
- Not fully extending the arms during the movement.
Modifications
- Perform with lighter dumbbells or resistance bands to reduce strain.
- Support your torso on a bench to maintain a stable position.
Tips
- Keep your wrist straight while performing the kickback.
- Make sure to fully extend your arm behind you during the movement.
- Engage your core to maintain stability while executing the kickback.
Dumbbell Seated Kickback Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
upper arms
isolated exercise
dumbbell
arm workout