Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension vs Dumbbell Kickback

Which one fits your Triceps workout plan?

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Planfit users log Dumbbell Kickback more often — 2,112 sessions vs 134. Compare Triceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension and Dumbbell Kickback and pick the one that fits your Triceps workout.

Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension vs Dumbbell Kickback: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell Kickback more often — 2,112 sessions compared to 134 for Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension and Dumbbell Kickback differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

How Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension and Dumbbell Kickback Differ

What differsDumbbell Incline Triceps ExtensionDumbbell Kickback
Difficulty5 of 52 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users134 sessions2,112 sessions

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How to Do Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension

Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension demo video

Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension Muscles Worked: Triceps

Form

  1. 1. Keep your elbows fixed and push your arms up to stretch them.
  2. 2. Slowly return to the starting position while bearing the weight.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
  2. 2. Please be careful not to overextend your arms.
  3. 3. Please be careful not to bend your wrists.

For a full Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension?Exercise Guide

How to Do Dumbbell Kickback

Dumbbell Kickback demo video

Dumbbell Kickback Muscles Worked: Triceps

Form

  1. 1. Bend your body forward while holding the dumbbells.
  2. 2. Extend your arms and push the dumbbells back to contract your triceps.
  3. 3. Slowly return your arms to the original position.

Coach's Tips

  1. Keep your upper body straight.

For a full Dumbbell Kickback guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Kickback exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Dumbbell Kickback?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Triceps, Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension or Dumbbell Kickback?

Planfit users log Dumbbell Kickback more often — 2,112 sessions against 134 for Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension. Both train Triceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.

What equipment do Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension and Dumbbell Kickback need?

Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension needs a dumbbell, and Dumbbell Kickback needs a dumbbell.

Which is easier to start with?

Dumbbell Kickback is the easier place to start. Move to Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension once your form holds up.

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