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Cable kickback

Beginner

Cable kickback is a isolation cable exercise for the triceps, also working the front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Front delts

Equipment
Cable
Movement
Pull
Type
Isolation · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Hold the cable handle with your right hand and step back to create tension in the cable.
  3. 3Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
  4. 4Keep your upper arm close to your body and your elbow bent at a 90-degree angle.
  5. 5Extend your forearm backward, straightening your arm fully.
  6. 6Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

What to do instead

  • Dumbbell kickbackDumbbell
  • Dumbbell one arm kickbackDumbbell
  • Dumbbell seated kickbackDumbbell
  • Dumbbell standing kickbackDumbbell
  • Cable two arm tricep kickbackCable
  • Body-upBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)Other
  • Body-upBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Cable standing one arm triceps extensionCable
  • Cable standing reverse grip one arm overhead tricep extensionCable
  • Cable alternate triceps extensionCable
  • Cable high pulley overhead tricep extensionCable
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