1 / 6Cable Kickback
A triceps kickback with a low cable instead of a dumbbell. The cable keeps the triceps working through the whole movement, not just at the end.
Triceps
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Cable
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
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- Beginner sets
- 3 × 10–15
- Rest
- 60 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Hold a handle on a low pulley and hinge forward.
- 2Lift your upper arm in line with your body.
- 3Straighten your arm to pull the handle back.
- 4Return slowly, then switch sides.
Common mistakes
- Swinging the arm from the shoulder
- Standing too close so the cable goes slack
- Rounding the back
Tips
- Hinge forward with a flat back and hold the cable low
- Keep the upper arm by your side and still
- Straighten the arm back fully, then return slowly
Questions
Cable or dumbbell kickback?
The cable keeps tension all the way; the dumbbell only loads the end. The cable usually feels better.
Handle or no handle?
You can hold the cable ball directly or use a single handle, whichever is comfortable.
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