Cable kickback
The cable kickback is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps. It involves extending the arm behind the body while holding a cable handle, focusing on the contraction of the triceps muscle.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper arms
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your upper arm stationary.
- Focus on squeezing the triceps at the top of the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to lift the weight.
What to watch out for
- Shoulder injuries
- Elbow injuries
- Severe wrist pain
Also known as
Estensioni del tricipite ai cavi, triceps cable kickback, tricep extension cable, tricep kickback cable