Exercise guide
Cable Kickback
Triceps · Cable
Form cues
- Hinge forward, elbow bent 90°
- Extend forearm straight back
- Keep upper arm pinned to side
How to do Cable Kickback, step by step
- 1Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2Hold the cable handle with your right hand and step back to create tension in the cable.
- 3Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
- 4Keep your upper arm close to your body and your elbow bent at a 90-degree angle.
- 5Extend your forearm backward, straightening your arm fully.
- 6Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
- 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
Muscles worked
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Cable
Sets and reps
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