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Dumbbell standing kickback

Beginner

Dumbbell standing kickback is a isolation dumbbell exercise for the triceps, also working the front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Front delts

Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement
Pull
Type
Isolation · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. 2Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
  3. 3Extend your arms straight back, squeezing your triceps at the top of the movement.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Cable kickbackCable
  • Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)Other
  • Dumbbell kickbackDumbbell
  • Dumbbell standing alternating tricep kickbackDumbbell
  • Dumbbell one arm kickbackDumbbell
  • Body-upBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)Other
  • Body-upBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Dumbbell kickbacks on exercise ballDumbbell
  • Exercise ball supine triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Dumbbell lying one arm pronated triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Dumbbell seated reverse grip one arm overhead tricep extensionDumbbell
Logged today · 90 seconds restDumbbell standing kickback

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