Cable Kickback exercise animated demonstration

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Triceps accessibility Upper Arms
Shoulders

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Cable

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

5.5

Force

push

Cable Kickback is a intermediate single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Triceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using cable, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders.

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1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

Extend your forearm backward, straightening your arm fully.

6

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

7

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

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