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Triceps kickback: how to do it

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Hinge forward, upper arms by your sides

  1. Starting position

    Hold a dumbbell in each hand, hinge your torso forward and keep your upper arms along your sides.

  2. The movement

    Straighten your elbows and move the dumbbells backward, then bend your elbows again with control.

Most common mistake

Don't swing your upper arms, keep them still beside your body and move only your forearms.

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