Dumbbell Kickback (female)

Dumbbell Kickback demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start by holding a dumbbell in one hand, bend your knees slightly and bend over at your hip joints while keeping your spine neutral
  • 2Keep your upper arm stationary, exhale and use your triceps to lift the weights until the arm is fully extended
  • 3Pause briefly at the top then inhale while you slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position
  • 4Repeat for the required number of repetitions.
  • 5Switch to the other arm and repeat the process.

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight and aligned with your head and hips.
  • Do not swing your arm, as the movement should come from the elbow joint.
  • Keep your focus on the triceps, not the weights.
  • Avoid locking out your elbow at the top of the movement to keep tension on your triceps.

Dumbbell Kickback Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs