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Resistance Band Tricep Kickback
The Resistance Band Tricep Kickback is a two-arm, bent-over extension that works the Triceps. The angle of the bands and the tension that builds toward the end of each rep load the Triceps hardest where they are fully contracted.
- Muscles Worked
- Triceps (Triceps Brachii) · also Rear Shoulders (Posterior Deltoids), Core (Stabilizing)
- Equipment
- Door anchor, Resistance band(s), 2 ankle straps
Set Up
- Anchor:
- Secure the band(s) with the door anchor at waist height.
- Bands:
- Clip a closed ankle strap to each end of the band(s). Grip the loop of each strap with your fingers inside the loop and your thumb outside.
- Body Position:
- Stand 3 to 4 feet from the door, facing it, and bend forward at the waist until your back is almost parallel to the floor. Hold your upper arms parallel to the floor, elbows tight to your sides and hands just below your chest.
Movement
Push your hands back until they are by your hips and your arms are straight. Bend your elbows under control to return your hands below your chest.
Points To Remember
- Keep your upper arms parallel to the floor and your elbows tight to your body throughout the movement.
Questions About The Tricep Kickback
What muscles does the Resistance Band Tricep Kickback work?
The Resistance Band Tricep Kickback works the Triceps, with the Rear Shoulders holding the upper arms in place and the Core supporting the bent-over position.
How is the Tricep Kickback different from the Tricep Pushdown?
In the Resistance Band Tricep Kickback you bend forward and push back from a waist-high anchor, while the Resistance Band Tricep Pushdown is done more upright, pushing down from a high anchor.
More Resistance Band Tricep Exercises
- Tricep Pushdown
- Overhead Tricep Extension
- Single Arm Tricep Kickback
- Forward Tricep Extension
- Lying Tricep Extension
- Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension
- Cross Body Tricep Extension
- Kneeling Tricep Pushdown
- Kneeling Overhead Tricep Extension