Upper Body Beginner Dumbbells

Tricep Kickbacks

Tricep Kickbacks are a dumbbell isolation exercise that targets the triceps through full extension of the arm behind the body. Excellent for building tricep definition.

Muscles Worked

How to Perform Tricep Kickbacks

  1. 1
    Hold a dumbbell in one hand. Hinge at the hips with a flat back, supporting yourself with your other hand on a bench if needed.
  2. 2
    Bring your upper arm parallel to your torso, with your elbow bent at 90 degrees.
  3. 3
    Keeping your upper arm still, extend your forearm straight back until your arm is fully extended.
  4. 4
    Squeeze your tricep at the top, then slowly bend your elbow to return to the starting position.
  5. 5
    Perform 3 sets of 12–15 reps per arm. Keep the movement controlled — no swinging.