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How to Cable Tricep Kickbacks | Your Personal Training Guide

How to Cable Tricep Kickbacks

Cable Tricep Kickbacks are an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, particularly the long head. Using a cable machine provides constant tension, making this exercise effective for building and toning the triceps.

Muscles Worked

  • Triceps Brachii (back of the arms)
  • Deltoids (secondary involvement)

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Perform Cable Tricep Kickbacks

  1. Set Up: Attach a handle to a low pulley cable machine. Hold the handle in one hand, bending at the waist with a flat back. Keep your upper arm parallel to the floor.
  2. Kickback the Handle: Extend your arm straight back, focusing on contracting the tricep.
  3. Lower and Repeat: Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of reps before switching sides.
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