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dumbbell kickback
dumbbell kickback is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
Step 2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
Step 3. Bring your upper arms close to your sides, with your elbows bent at a 90-degree angle.
Step 4. Extend your arms straight back, squeezing your triceps at the top of the movement.
Step 5. Pause for a moment, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
triceps
Secondary muscles
shoulders
Primary body parts
triceps
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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