Exercise technique

dumbbell kickbacks on exercise ball

A triceps isolation exercise performed while seated on an exercise ball, which adds an element of balance and core engagement. The movement targets the triceps with secondary involvement from the shoulders and back.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on an exercise ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing inwards and your arms bent at a 90-degree angle.
  3. Extend your arms straight back, squeezing your triceps at the top of the movement.
  4. Pause for a moment, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders, Back.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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