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Dumbbell Kickback
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Bent-over dumbbell triceps kickback emphasizing the lateral and medial heads; placed in the "contracted" position of the triceps Positions-of-Flexion chart.
Detail
The dumbbell kickback has primary emphasis on the Lateral and Medial Heads, with the Long Head as secondary emphasis. It is a lateral/medial-head triceps exercise (push back 5-10 degrees). It occupies the "contracted" position of the triceps Positions-of-Flexion chart. Performed with a dumbbell or crossover cable.
Key facts
- Primary Emphasis: Lateral and Medial Heads.
- Secondary Emphasis: Long Head.
- "Contracted" position in the triceps Positions-of-Flexion chart; push back ~5-10 degrees.
Connections
- triceps — lateral and medial heads.
- close-grip-bench-press — related lateral/medial-head exercise.
SourceReference manual
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