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Dumbbell Kickback Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Ski Ergometer demonstration

Ski Ergometer
2
Dumbbell Reverse Push-Up demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Push-Up
3
Bodyweight Muscle-Up demonstration

Bodyweight Muscle-Up
4
Plank Push-Up Row demonstration

Plank Push-Up Row
5
Muscle-Up demonstration

Muscle-Up
6
Dumbbell One-Arm Kickback demonstration

Dumbbell One-Arm Kickback
7
Cable Standing High Cross Triceps Extension demonstration

Cable Standing High Cross Triceps Extension
8
Dumbbell Seated Kickback demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Kickback
9
Bottle Weighted Kickback demonstration

Bottle Weighted Kickback
10
Cable Bent-Over Neutral Grip Kickback with Rope Attachment demonstration

Cable Bent-Over Neutral Grip Kickback with Rope Attachment
11
Shoulder Stretch Behind the Back demonstration

Shoulder Stretch Behind the Back
12
Dumbbell Tricep Kickbacks demonstration

Dumbbell Tricep Kickbacks

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Dumbbell Kickback trains

Primary Triceps Brachii

Secondary Deltoid Posterior Latissimus Dorsi Rhomboids

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