Cable Kickback

Form Cues

• Attach a D-handle to a low cable pulley.

• Stand facing the cable and hinge forward at the hips until your torso is roughly parallel to the floor.

• Grip the handle in one hand and pull your upper arm up so it's parallel to your torso.

• Start with the elbow bent at about 90 degrees, forearm hanging down.

• Extend the elbow by straightening the arm back behind you, keeping the upper arm locked in position.

• Squeeze the triceps hard at full extension — the peak contraction is the whole point of this exercise.

• Control the return, letting the forearm fold back to 90 degrees.

• The cable provides constant tension, unlike a dumbbell kickback which has almost no resistance at the top.

• Complete all reps on one side before switching.