Cable Triceps Kickback
Also known as: One-Arm Cable Kickback, Cable Arm Triceps Kickback, Cable Tricep Kickback
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Set a single handle on the low pulley and face the machine.
- Grip the handle with one hand, step back and hinge forward with a flat back until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor.
- Pull the upper arm back beside your torso with the elbow bent to about 90 degrees.
- Straighten the arm back until it is fully extended, then return slowly to 90 degrees.
- Finish the set and switch arms.
Cues
- The upper arm stays parallel to the floor and still.
- Pause briefly at full extension.
Common mistakes
- Swinging the arm to move the weight.
- Letting the elbow drop toward the hip.