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How to do Dumbbell Standing Kickback

The dumbbell standing kickback is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed by hinging at the hips and extending the arms backward with dumbbells.

Dumbbell Standing Kickback demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Triceps

How to do Dumbbell Standing Kickback, step by step

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

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Muscles worked

Dumbbell Standing Kickback works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your shoulders.

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