# Triceps Kickback (Cable)

> A one-arm cable exercise where you hinge forward and straighten your elbow behind you, isolating your triceps.

Page: https://fitnessie.app/exercises/cable-triceps-kickback/
Type: Cable · Isolation
Demo video: https://fitnessie.app/demos/triceps-kickback-cable/6abfae0029dd7307.mp4

## How to do it

1. Set a cable to the lowest pulley, attach a single handle and grip it with one hand.
2. Step back to take up the slack into a staggered stance, with the foot opposite your working arm forward.
3. Push your hips back, lower your chest and rest your free hand on your front thigh.
4. Raise your upper arm so it is parallel to the floor and tight against your ribs, with your elbow bent.
5. Straighten your elbow until the arm is locked out behind you, squeeze, then lower slowly. Finish the set and switch sides.

## Key cues

- Upper arm parallel to the floor
- Elbow tight to your side
- Only the forearm moves
- Squeeze at lockout
- Back to the start slowly

## Common mistakes

- Elbow flaring away from your side
- Swinging the weight with momentum
- Bending your wrist
- Letting the upper arm drop or move during the rep

## Muscles worked

- Primary: Triceps

## Equipment

Cable machine and d-handle.

## Variations

- [Triceps Kickback (Dumbbell)](https://fitnessie.app/exercises/dumbbell-triceps-kickback/)

## References

- [Garage Gym Reviews: Cable Triceps Kickback](https://www.garagegymreviews.com/cable-triceps-kickback)
- [BarBend: Triceps Kickback](https://barbend.com/how-to-do-triceps-kickback/)