How to do a tricep kickbacks

Upper bodyDumbbellsBeginner

Hinge forward and extend the dumbbells straight back — squeezes the triceps hard at the top.

How to do it

1Hinge forward, upper arms tucked at your sides
2Extend the dumbbells straight back
3Squeeze, then lower under control

Common mistakes

×Swinging the weights
×Dropping your upper arms

Muscles worked

Triceps

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