fitubaDumbbell triceps kickback
Triceps · dumbbells. With your torso hinged, lock your upper arms and extend only the elbows.
Main muscle: Triceps
Also works: almost all the work falls on the main muscle
Equipment: dumbbells
Typical: 2–4 sets of 10–15 with control.
How to do it
- With your torso hinged, lock your upper arms and extend only the elbows.
- Upper arms tight to your torso and parallel to the floor.
- Extend until your elbow is straight, pause and return to 90°.
Common mistakes
- Swinging your arm from the shoulder.
- Letting your elbow drop below your torso.
- Picking a weight that keeps you from fully extending.
Alternative
No equipment, or want to switch it up: Cable rope triceps pushdown.
Log it in one message
Type or say: “Did 3x10 triceps kickback with 45 lb.”
Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.FAQ
What muscles does the dumbbell triceps kickback work?
Main: triceps. It's an isolation exercise: almost all the work falls on that muscle.
How many sets and reps of triceps kickback?
Typical: 2–4 sets of 10–15 with control. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is per dumbbell.
How do I log triceps kickback in Fituba?
In your account, open Train, pick Triceps kickback and add its sets, reps and load; or type “Did 3x10 triceps kickback with 45 lb” and Fituba logs your weights session.
Sources and limits
Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Triceps). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.
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