Upper arms drop below parallel on the extension
Gravity assists the movement; the lateral head is not fully loaded.
Overactive muscles
Latissimus dorsiPosterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchLat stretch (kneeling overhead)↗Push · Upper Body
Bilateral Cable Kickback
Coaching cues
- Hinge forward at the hips; both cables at ankle height behind you
- Extend both arms straight back simultaneously — elbow extension only
- Pause at full lockout; squeeze the lateral head
- Upper arms stay parallel to the floor throughout
Common faults 2
Trunk straightens during the kickback
Loss of the hinge position changes the line of pull and the tricep load.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeHamstrings
Corrective work
Foam RollHamstrings↗StretchHamstring stretch with strap↗