Upper arm drops during extension
Elbow drops below parallel, shortening the working range and reducing tricep isolation.
Overactive muscles
Rear deltoidUpper trapezius
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchUpper trap doorframe stretch↗Push · Upper Body
DB Tricep Kickback
Coaching cues
- Hinge forward 45-90°; upper arm pinned parallel to the floor
- Extend the forearm back to full lockout — squeeze tricep hard at top
- Lower under full eccentric control; do not swing the weight
- Keep the upper arm completely still throughout the rep
Common faults 3
Swinging the weight up
Momentum from the shoulder or torso completes the rep instead of the tricep.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollAnterior shoulder↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Torso rises during reps
Hip extension assists as the load becomes challenging, losing the forward hinge position.
Overactive muscles
GlutesErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollErectors↗StretchHip hinge drill↗