The cable kickback is an isolation exercise targeting the tricep, performed using a cable machine. It involves extending the arm backward against resistance to work the tricep, with some secondary engagement of the shoulders.
Also Works
Shoulders
How to Perform
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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.
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Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.