Dumbbell Standing 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
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Triceps Kickback, Dumbbell Triceps Kickback
How to: Dumbbell Standing Kickback
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand.
- Lean slightly forward while keeping your back straight.
- Bend your elbow to a 90-degree angle, keeping your upper arm close to your body.
- Extend your elbow to lift the dumbbell back, squeezing your triceps at the top.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for desired reps.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight which affects form.
- Not fully extending the arms.
- Leaning too far forward or backward.
Modifications
- Perform without weights to master the movement first.
- Use a lighter weight to focus on form.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid arching.
- Control the motion—don't let the weights drop suddenly.
- Focus on squeezing your triceps at the top of the movement.
Dumbbell Standing Kickback Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
upper arms
fitness
dumbbell
bodyweight