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Cable Rear Drive exercise animation

Cable Rear Drive

Category
Upper Arms
Equipment
Cable
Target
Triceps

The rear drive uses a cable to train triceps extension from a bent-over, hip-hinged position, closer to how a kickback loads the muscle than a standing pushdown does. The bent-over angle keeps the upper arm fixed behind the torso, so the triceps have to lock out against a resistance that's already pulling the arm forward. It's a less common triceps angle worth cycling in for variety once standard pushdowns get stale.

How to Do the Cable Rear Drive

  1. Attach a handle to a low pulley cable machine and stand facing away from the machine.
  2. Grasp the handle with an overhand grip and extend your arms straight out in front of you.
  3. Keeping your elbows stationary, pull the handle back towards your body, squeezing your triceps at the end of the movement.
  4. Slowly return the handle to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Cable Rear Drive primarily targets the Triceps, with Shoulders as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Back.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have cable? These target the same triceps with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Cable Rear Drive work?
The Cable Rear Drive primarily targets the triceps, with the shoulders and back assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Rear Drive?
The Cable Rear Drive is done with a cable.
What's a good alternative to the Cable Rear Drive?
If you don't have access to a cable, the Bench Dip (knees Bent) targets the same triceps using body weight instead.