Db Kickback
Strengthens the back muscles, improving posture and pulling strength.
BackIntermediateStrengthPush
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: back. Secondary: lats |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Back |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Push |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 10-12 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~6 kcal |
How to do it
- Step 1: Setup — Get into the starting position for Db Kickback.
- Step 2: Initiation — Engage your core and begin the movement with control.
- Step 3: Main movement — Complete the movement through its full range of motion.
- Step 4: End position — Reach the top/end of the movement with control.
- Step 5: Return — Slowly return to the starting position.
- Step 6: Breathing reminder — Exhale on exertion, inhale on return.
- Step 7: Safety note — Keep the movement controlled and stop if you feel sharp pain.
Equipment
- Dumbbells
Coaching tips
Benefits
Strengthens the back muscles, improving posture and pulling strength.
Common mistakes
Letting the hips sag or flaring the elbows out to the sides.
Make it harder
Increase the dumbbell weight, or add a brief pause at the hardest point of the movement.
Make it easier
Use a lighter dumbbell or reduce the range of motion until form is solid.
Breathing
Exhale on exertion, inhale on release.
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