Dumbbell Tricep Kickback

Overview

The Dumbbell Tricep Kickback is an isolation exercise that targets the triceps muscles, which are located on the back of the upper arms. This exercise is effective for strengthening and toning the triceps, helping to improve arm definition and overall upper body strength.

Description

Let's get started by grabbing both of your dumbbells. Then hinge from the hips until your body is almost parallel to the floor and keep your elbows tucked into your side and bent so the hands are facing the floor and the palms facing inwards.

This is the starting position.

From here raise and extend your arms behind you until they are straight.

Once done, return the dumbbells back down safely to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping Aids to make this exercise as safe as possible.

Benefits

• Tricep Isolation: The primary benefit of this exercise is its ability to isolate and target the triceps effectively, promoting tricep strength and definition.
• Upper Arm Toning: Regularly performing tricep kickbacks can lead to improved muscle tone in the back of the upper arms.
• Functional Movement: The Dumbbell Tricep Kickback involves elbow extension, which is a functional movement used in various pushing and lifting activities.

Area focus

• Arms
• Push

Primary muscles

• Triceps

Secondary muscles

• Latissimus Dorsi

Exercise type