Triceps kickback
Also called dumbbell kickback
- Works
- Back of the upper arm · triceps brachii
- Needs
- Dumbbells
Setup
Put one hand and one knee on a bench, or lean forward with one hand on a chair. Hold a light dumbbell in the other hand, upper arm along your side.
Steps
- Keep your upper arm still.
- Straighten your arm behind you.
- Bend it slowly back to 90 degrees.
- Do the same number on the other side.
Breathing
Breathe in as you lower. Breathe out as you lift.
Where you feel it
In the back of your upper arm.
Common mistakes
- Swinging the weight.
- Letting the upper arm drop.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.