Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Triceps Kickback.
The cable kickback is a single-arm triceps isolation exercise performed with a low-pulley cable. Hinging forward at the hips and keeping the upper arm parallel to the floor, you extend the forearm rearward against continuous cable tension, maximally contracting the triceps.
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The Cable Triceps Kickback is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.