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Cable Kickback
Cable kickbacks isolate the triceps through elbow extension in a hinged position. The cable provides constant tension that dumbbell kickbacks lack at the bottom of the movement.
How to Perform
1
Set a cable at the lowest position and grip the handle.
2
Hinge forward at the hips with your upper arm parallel to the floor.
3
Extend your elbow fully, squeezing the tricep at the peak.
4
Hold the lockout for one second.
5
Return slowly without moving your upper arm.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Swinging the upper arm to generate momentum.
Not extending fully — the lockout is where the work happens.
Standing too upright.
Muscle Activation
Triceps85%
Variations
Rope Pushdown
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