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Animated demonstration of the cable kickback exercise, targeting the Triceps using Cable.

cable kickback

Body part
Upper arms
Equipment
Cable
Target muscle
Triceps
Secondary muscles
shoulders

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. Step 2: Hold the cable handle with your right hand and step back to create tension in the cable.

  3. Step 3: Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.

  4. Step 4: Keep your upper arm close to your body and your elbow bent at a 90-degree angle.

  5. Step 5: Extend your forearm backward, straightening your arm fully.

  6. Step 6: Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.

  7. Step 7: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

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