Dumbbell Standing Kickback (female)

Dumbbell Standing Kickback demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and a dumbbell in each hand
  • 2Hinge at the waist till you are nearly parallel with the floor
  • 3Pull your arms close to your body with the weight hanging perpendicular to the floor
  • 4Keeping your upper arms stationary, extend your forearms backwards until your arms are fully extended
  • 5Slowly lower the weights back down

Tips:

  • Keep your upper arms stationary during this exercise
  • Avoid locking your elbows when fully extending your arms
  • Focus on slow, controlled movements, feeling the muscle contraction and expansion
  • Make sure your back is straight and core tightened throughout the exercise

Dumbbell Standing Kickback Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs