Strength · Recomp guide

Tricep Dumbbell Kickback

The tricep dumbbell kickback is a beginner strength exercise for your triceps, using dumbbell.

Main muscles
Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Tricep Dumbbell Kickback, starting position
Start
Tricep Dumbbell Kickback, end position
Finish

Setup

Hinge forward with a flat back, one hand on a bench, holding a dumbbell with your upper arm tucked against your side.

How to do it

  1. Keep your upper arm parallel to the floor.
  2. Straighten your elbow to push the dumbbell back.
  3. Squeeze at full lockout.
  4. Bend slowly back to 90 degrees.

Coaching cues

  • Upper arm stays still.
  • Light weight, hard squeeze.

Common mistakes

  • Swinging the dumbbell up.
  • Upper arm dropping as you tire.

Alternatives to the tricep dumbbell kickback

Cable triceps pushdown Cable stack Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension Dumbbell Overhead dumbbell extension Dumbbells Bench Dips Body weight Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press Barbell Diamond push-up Body weight