Tricep Kickbacks Exercise

Muscles Worked

Triceps

How to Properly Perform Tricep Kickbacks

1. Grasp a single dumbbell of the appropriate weight and take it to a flat bench. You will likely need a fairly light weight.
2. Place the knee and hand opposite to the hand holding the dumbbell on the bench lengthwise.
3. Your head should be up so you are looking forward and your back should be straight and parallel to the bench, with the dumbbell hanging straight down to the side of the bench.
4. Bring your elbow up to your side so that your arm is now at a 90 degree angle.
5. Keeping your elbow in place raise the weight up and back until your arm is straight.
6. Continue to raise and lower the weight without resting until you have completed the appropriate number of reps. You should be near muscle failure at the end of the set.

Tips and Precautions when doing this exercise:

1. Always keep your elbow in place, near to your side.
2. Start with a light weight, because your lack of leverage will make this exercise more difficult than it seems.
3. As always, don't hold your breath during the exercise.