How to Do Dumbbell Tricep Kickback

Dumbbell Tricep Kickback is a triceps exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Also known as Dumbbell Kickback, Tricep Kickback.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Tricep Kickback

  1. 01Place the left knee and left hand on a bench with the torso parallel to the floor, holding a dumbbell in the right hand.
  2. 02Raise the right elbow so the upper arm is aligned with the torso and the elbow is bent at 90 degrees.
  3. 03Extend the right arm fully until it is straight, squeezing the triceps at the peak of the movement.
  4. 04Inhale as you slowly return the dumbbell to the starting position without moving the elbow.
  5. 05Keep the neck in a neutral line with the spine throughout the set.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Tricep Kickback

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Ensure the upper arm remains pinned against the ribcage to prevent the shoulder from taking over the extension.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Tricep Kickback questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Tricep Kickback work?

Dumbbell Tricep Kickback is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Tricep Kickback correctly?

Place the left knee and left hand on a bench with the torso parallel to the floor, holding a dumbbell in the right hand. Raise the right elbow so the upper arm is aligned with the torso and the elbow is bent at 90 degrees. Extend the right arm fully until it is straight, squeezing the triceps at the peak of the movement. Inhale as you slowly return the dumbbell to the starting position without moving the elbow. Keep the neck in a neutral line with the spine throughout the set.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Tricep Kickback?

Ensure the upper arm remains pinned against the ribcage to prevent the shoulder from taking over the extension.

Is Dumbbell Tricep Kickback suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Tricep Kickback is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Tricep Kickback?

Dumbbell Tricep Kickback uses dumbbell.

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