Tricep Kickback

Teaching points

• Place one hand and the same knee on a bench and lean over so the back is flat
  
  
• Hold a dumbbell in the free hand and hold with the upper arm horizontal next to the upper body, the elbow bent to a right angle and palm facing in
  
  
• Straighten the elbow out behind you, ensuring the upper arm stays still
  
  
• Slowly return to the starting position

Variations & progressions

• Perform both arms at a time by adopting a wide stance and leaning forwards from the hips

Muscles worked

• Triceps Brachii

Alternative exercises

• Tricep extension using a resistance band
  
  
• Overhead tricep extension using a resistance band
  
  
• Tricep dip
  
  
• Jaw breaker
  
  
• French press
  
  
• Tricep press machine

Related injuries

• Inflammation and rupture of the triceps tendon