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Exercise 1739 · REF Gi2BXfK

Dumbbell Standing Alternating Tricep Kickback exercise animation

Dumbbell Standing Alternating Tricep Kickback

Category
Upper Arms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target
Triceps

Alternating arms on the kickback keeps the torso more stable than doing both sides at once, since only one arm is moving while the other braces. The triceps still do the isolating work at the elbow — the alternating pattern is really just a way to manage balance and tempo, not a change in what muscle gets trained.

How to Do the Dumbbell Standing Alternating Tricep Kickback

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
  3. Extend your arms straight back, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat with the other arm, alternating sides with each repetition.

Muscles Worked

The Dumbbell Standing Alternating Tricep Kickback primarily targets the Triceps, with Shoulders as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have dumbbell? These target the same triceps with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Dumbbell Standing Alternating Tricep Kickback work?
The Dumbbell Standing Alternating Tricep Kickback primarily targets the triceps, with the shoulders as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Standing Alternating Tricep Kickback?
The Dumbbell Standing Alternating Tricep Kickback is done with a dumbbell.
What's a good alternative to the Dumbbell Standing Alternating Tricep Kickback?
If you don't have access to a dumbbell, the Bench Dip (knees Bent) targets the same triceps using body weight instead.