Elbow drops during the extension
Elbow lowers to make the kickback easier; lateral head underloads.
Overactive muscles
Latissimus dorsiPosterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchLat stretch (kneeling overhead)↗Push · Upper Body
Single-Arm DB Kickback
Coaching cues
- Hinge forward; one hand on a bench; elbow pinned to the side
- Extend the arm back to full lockout — elbow stays high
- Pause at lockout; squeeze hard
- Control the eccentric — 3 seconds forward
Common faults 2
Trunk rotates on each rep
Body twists to assist the kickback rather than the tricep working alone.
Overactive muscles
ObliquesLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗