Cable Triceps Kickback

What it is

Bent forward with the upper arm parallel to the floor, you extend the elbow against a low cable until the arm is straight behind you. The cable keeps tension at the top where dumbbell kickbacks lose it. Keep the upper arm locked in place.

One side at a time: log each side, and match the reps of your weaker side.

Technique tips

• Hinge forward with a flat back
• Pin the upper arm to your side
• Extend until the arm is straight
• Squeeze then lower slowly

How to track your progress

Log the weight and reps of each set. Straddly turns every set into an estimated one-rep max, so a heavier single and a strong set of eight both count as progress, and it flags a personal record the moment you beat your best.