Equipmentcable
Difficultybeginner
tricepsupper arms
Cable Kickback
The cable kickback is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed using a cable machine. It involves extending the arm backward against resistance to work the triceps, with some secondary engagement of the shoulders.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2.Hold the cable handle with your right hand and step back to create tension in the cable.
- 3.Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
- 4.Keep your upper arm close to your body and your elbow bent at a 90-degree angle.
- 5.Extend your forearm backward, straightening your arm fully.
- 6.Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
- 7.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
Secondary Muscles
shoulders
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