How to Do Dumbbell Seated Kickback

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

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Seated Kickback

  1. 01Sit on the edge of a bench and hinge the torso forward until it is nearly parallel to the floor.
  2. 02Row the dumbbells up until the upper arms are flush with the sides of the torso.
  3. 03Extend the elbows fully until the dumbbells are positioned behind the hips.
  4. 04Squeeze the triceps at the point of full extension for one second.
  5. 05Bend the elbows to return the dumbbells to the starting position near the waist.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Seated 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

Pin the upper arm against the ribcage to ensure the movement occurs solely at the elbow joint without swinging the shoulder.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Seated Kickback questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Seated Kickback work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Seated Kickback correctly?

Sit on the edge of a bench and hinge the torso forward until it is nearly parallel to the floor. Row the dumbbells up until the upper arms are flush with the sides of the torso. Extend the elbows fully until the dumbbells are positioned behind the hips. Squeeze the triceps at the point of full extension for one second. Bend the elbows to return the dumbbells to the starting position near the waist.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Seated Kickback?

Pin the upper arm against the ribcage to ensure the movement occurs solely at the elbow joint without swinging the shoulder.

Is Dumbbell Seated Kickback suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Seated Kickback?

Dumbbell Seated Kickback uses dumbbell.

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