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dumbbell one arm kickback

dumbbell one arm 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 your right hand.

Step 2

Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.

Step 3

Bring your right elbow up to your side, keeping it bent at a 90-degree angle.

Step 4

Extend your right arm straight back, squeezing your triceps at the top of the movement.

Step 5

Slowly lower the dumbbell 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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