How to perform the Cable Triceps Kickbacks
- 1Set a cable to the lowest point, attach a single handle, stand facing the machine, grab the handle with one hand, step back, and hinge slightly forward with a flat back and elbow tucked close to your side. Keep your upper arm still and roughly in line with your body, knees soft, and hold your other hand on your thigh or a bench for balance.
- 2Keeping your elbow glued to your side, straighten your arm by pushing the handle back until your arm is almost fully straight, then slowly bend your elbow to return without letting your shoulder roll forward. Move in a smooth, controlled tempo, exhaling as you push the cable back and inhaling as you bring it forward again.
Coach tips
- Keep your elbow fixed in one spot; if your whole arm is swinging, the weight is too heavy or you’re using momentum.
- Choose a weight that lets you feel a strong squeeze in the back of your arm without shrugging your shoulder or arching your lower back.
- Keep your chest gently up and eyes down or slightly forward so your neck and back stay in a comfortable, straight line.
Train triceps smarter
One rep, one set. Hypro turns the Cable Triceps Kickbacks into measurable progress, week after week.
The right weight, every set
Hypro suggests your next Cable Triceps Kickbacks weight and reps based on what you actually lifted, your rest, and your fatigue. Choose weight-first or reps-first. The more you log, the sharper it gets.
See exactly how much triceps you train each week
Every set you log counts toward weekly volume per muscle group. Spot imbalances, avoid junk volume, and program the same way IFBB Pros do.
Use this exercise inside an IFBB Pro plan
Pick a coach-made program, get a plan matched to your goals, and message your coach for form checks. The Cable Triceps Kickbacks fits right into proven hypertrophy and strength templates.
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