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Cable rear drive

Intermediate

Cable rear drive is a isolation cable exercise for the triceps, also working the rear delts and upper back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Rear deltsUpper back

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

How to do it

  1. 1Attach a handle to a low pulley cable machine and stand facing away from the machine.
  2. 2Grasp the handle with an overhand grip and extend your arms straight out in front of you.
  3. 3Keeping your elbows stationary, pull the handle back towards your body, squeezing your triceps at the end of the movement.
  4. 4Slowly return the handle to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Dumbbell kickbacks on exercise ballDumbbell
  • Dumbbell seated bent over triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Dumbbell standing bent over one arm triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Dumbbell standing bent over two arm triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Cable alternate triceps extensionCable
  • Bodyweight kneeling triceps extensionBodyweight

Easier variations

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