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Cable tricep kickback

Hinge at the hips, upper arm pinned to your side, elbow at 90°.

Muscles

Primary
triceps
Supporting
None listed

Mechanics

Pattern
elbow extension
Equipment
cable
Geometry
Variable Range
Energy model
Glycolytic Pathway (10-90s)
Target feel
Tricep fully shortens at lockout — squeeze hard before returning.
Progression
Add a 2-second squeeze at lockout before increasing load.
Regression
Use a band if cable pulls shoulder out of position.

Watch for

  • Moving the upper arm
  • Swinging for momentum

Substitutions

  • Overhead cable tricep extension
  • Rope pushdown
  • Band pushdown
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