Rolle says that triceps kickbacks are another great arm exercise for beginners to master. "They're one of the very few, if not the only, tricep exercise that if done right only relatively light resistance should be applied regardless of fitness level," she says. Triceps kickback targets your triceps, the large muscle on the back of your arm. But that doesn't make it a one-hit wonder. The triceps are involved with elbow extension and shoulder movement, so ensuring they're strong helps support your other muscles too.
- Start standing with your feet shoulder width apart, and a dumbbell in each hand.
- With soft knees, hinge forward slightly until your body forms a 45 degree angle.
- Bend your elbows and lock them into your hips.
- Straighten your elbows and push your arms back behind you.
- Bend your elbows to return to the start of the kickback.
- Repeat for 10 reps.
