Triceps kickback
- Basic
- Dumbbells
- Unilateral
Upper arm by your side, full lockout back
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Triceps
How to do it
- Hinge forward with the upper arm pinned to the side.
- Extend the forearm back until the elbow is straight.
- Return under control without moving the upper arm.
Common mistakes
- Moving the shoulder or upper arm.
- Using momentum to throw the weight.
Tips
- Squeeze the triceps as the elbow straightens.
- Rest your free hand on a bench to keep your back flat.