Exercise technique

cable two arm tricep kickback

The cable two arm tricep kickback is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps using a cable machine. It requires maintaining proper posture and control to effectively engage the triceps while minimizing shoulder involvement.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
  2. Hold the cable handle in each hand with your palms facing inwards and your arms bent at a 90-degree angle.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, extend your forearms backwards until your arms are fully extended.
  4. Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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