Cable kickback Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Tricep Kickback
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Cable kickback
- Stand or kneel beside a cable machine, adjusting the pulley to a low position.
- Grab the handle with one hand, keeping your elbow close to your side.
- Extend your arm straight back, squeezing the triceps at the top of the movement.
- Slowly return to the starting position, avoiding swinging or using momentum.
- Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the elbow to drift or move away from the torso.
- Using too much weight, leading to poor form.
- Not fully extending the arm at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights for beginners.
- Perform the exercise while seated for added stability.
Tips
- Keep your elbow stationary throughout the movement.
- Do not use momentum; instead, focus on controlled movement.
- Maintain a neutral spine position to avoid back strain.
Cable kickback Alternatives
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upper arms
cable
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