Triceps Kickback - Dumbbell Inwards

Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 8-12 Reps, 80 Wght

Beginner Triceps Strength Dumbbell Flat Bench Push Gym

Purpose: This exercise is used to target the triceps muscle to develop size, definition, strength, endurance and power.

Benefits: This exercise works all heads of the triceps.

Kneel on a supine (flat) bench using your left knee, supported by your left arm. Grasp a dumbbell with your right hand, palm facing inwards. Your back should be parallel with the floor. Bend your right elbow so that the upper arm is parallel to your back and the elbow is at a 90 degree angle. This is your starting position. Straighten your right elbow in a kickback motion. As the dumbbell moves towards the back, maintain your right hand so that the palm is facing inwards. Exhale during this movement. Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position, keeping your upper arm stationary and parallel to your back. Inhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions. Kneel on a supine (flat) bench using your right knee, supported by your right arm. Grasp a dumbbell with your left hand, palm facing inwards. Your back should be parallel with the floor. Bend your left elbow so that the upper arm is parallel to your back and the elbow is at a 90 degree angle. This is your starting position. Straighten your elbow in a kickback motion. As the dumbbell moves, maintain your left hand so that the palm is facing inwards. Exhale during this movement. Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position, keeping your upper arm stationary and parallel to your back. Inhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.


The triceps muscles are straight muscles with three heads. All three heads straighten the elbow while the long head, crossing the shoulder joint also adducts the shoulder (pulls it down from the side) and extends the shoulder (pulls it down from the front).

Step 1

Kneel on a flat bench, holding a dumbbell with your right hand, palm inward. Bend your elbow at 90 degrees, upper arm level with your back.

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Kneel on a supine (flat) bench using your left knee, supported by your left arm. Grasp a dumbbell with your right hand, palm facing inwards. Your back should be parallel with the floor. Bend your right elbow so that the upper arm is parallel to your back and the elbow is at a 90 degree angle. This is your starting position.

Step 2

Kickback the dumbbell to the rear, upper arm stationary.

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Straighten your right elbow in a kickback motion. As the dumbbell moves towards the back, maintain your right hand so that the palm is inwards. Exhale during this movement..

Step 3

Return to the starting position, keeping upper arm stationary and level with your back.

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Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position, keeping your upper arm stationary and parallel to your back. Inhale during this movement. Repeat as required.

Step 4

Kneel on a flat bench, holding a dumbbell with your left hand, palm inward. Bend your elbow at 90 degrees, upper arm level with your back.

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Kneel on a supine (flat) bench using your right knee, supported by your right arm. Grasp a dumbbell with your left hand, palm facing inwards. Your back should be parallel with the floor. Bend your left elbow so that the upper arm is parallel to your back and the elbow is at a 90 degree angle. This is your starting position.

Step 5

Kickback the dumbbell to the rear, upper arm stationary.

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Straighten your elbow in a kickback motion. As the dumbbell moves, maintain your left hand so that the palm is facing inwards. Exhale during this movement..

Step 6

Return to the starting position, keeping upper arm stationary and level with your back.

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Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position, keeping your upper arm stationary and parallel to your back. Inhale during this movement. Repeat as required.