Band Triceps Kickback
Description
The band tricep kickback mimics the dumbbell tricep kickback using a resistance band. You hinge forward, pin your elbow at your side, and extend your forearm back against band tension. The band provides increasing resistance at full extension.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Band Triceps Kickback Instructions
- Anchor a resistance band at a low point in front of you.
- Grip one end of the band with your right hand. Hinge forward at the hips.
- Pin your right upper arm against your side, elbow at 90 degrees.
- Extend your right forearm back by straightening your elbow against the band.
- Lock out at full extension. Squeeze your tricep.
- Slowly bend your elbow back to 90 degrees.
- Complete reps, then switch sides.
- Use a thinner band for more reps or thicker for strength.
Band Triceps Kickback Form & Visual
Band Triceps Kickback Benefits
- Mimics dumbbell kickback at home
- Increasing band tension at lockout
- Isolates the triceps strictly
- Highly portable
- Easy to scale
- Joint-friendly
Band Triceps Kickback Muscles Worked
- Triceps brachii (especially lateral head)
- Anconeus
Band Triceps Kickback Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Kickback
- Cable Tricep Kickback
- Band Pushdown
- Band Overhead Extension
- Two-Arm Band Kickback
