Triceps exercise
Cable Triceps Kickback
Elbow extension for triceps with a stable arm. The cable keeps tension throughout the movement.
- Primary muscleTriceps
- EquipmentCable machine
- TypeIsolation
- LevelBeginner
- Triceps
- Cable machine
How to do the Cable Triceps Kickback
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Grab the low cable handle with one hand and lean forward with your torso almost parallel to the floor.
- Bring your elbow up to torso level, close to your body, with your forearm hanging down.
- Extend your elbow back until your arm is straight, without moving your shoulder.
- Return slowly until your forearm is vertical. Finish your reps and switch arms.
Muscles worked
Common Cable Triceps Kickback mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Cable Triceps Kickback, and how to fix it.
The pulley is at chest height and the cable pulls from above.
Set the pulley low, grab the cable, and step away with your torso leaned forward.
Your torso is upright and the kickback turns into a push down.
Lean your torso forward, almost parallel to the floor, with your arm tight against your body.
Your elbow swings back and forth with the cable.
Pin your elbow against your torso and extend until your arm is straight back.
Alternatives to the Cable Triceps Kickback
They work the triceps with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Cable Triceps Kickback work?
The Cable Triceps Kickback works mainly the triceps.