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Dumbbell kickback alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the dumbbell kickback, best matches first.

  1. Band overhead triceps extensionTrains the triceps, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  2. Band pushdownTrains the triceps, same movement, needs resistance bands and pull-up bar.
  3. Cable overhead triceps extensionTrains the triceps, same movement, needs cable machine.
  4. Cable pushdownTrains the triceps, same movement, needs cable machine.
  5. Dumbbell skull crusherTrains the triceps, same movement.
  6. EZ bar skull crusherTrains the triceps, same movement, needs ez curl bar and flat bench.
  7. EZ-bar skull crusherTrains the triceps, same movement, needs ez curl bar and flat bench.
  8. Floor triceps dipTrains the triceps, same movement, no equipment.
  9. JM pressTrains the triceps, same movement, needs barbell, flat bench and squat rack.
  10. Overhead dumbbell extensionTrains the triceps, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  11. Rope pushdownTrains the triceps, same movement, needs cable machine.
  12. Tate pressTrains the triceps, same movement.

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