Upper arm swings to assist
Shoulder joint moves to complete the extension, removing tricep isolation.
Overactive muscles
Rear deltoidPosterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPosterior shoulder↗StretchCross-body shoulder stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Cable Tricep Kickback
Coaching cues
- Set cable at low pulley; hinge forward; upper arm parallel to floor
- Extend arm back to full lockout — cable provides constant tension throughout
- The cable is superior to DB for continuous tricep tension at both ends of the ROM
- Keep upper arm absolutely still — only the forearm moves
Common faults 3
Wrist bends at lockout
Wrist flexes at full extension, breaking the straight line and reducing tricep peak contraction.
Overactive muscles
Wrist flexors
Corrective work
StretchWrist extensor stretch↗Elbow flares outward
Upper arm rotates laterally during the extension, shifting tension from long head to lateral head.
Overactive muscles
Pec minorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPec minor↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗