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Cable Two Arm Tricep Kickback

Category

Upper Arms

Equipment

Cable

Target

Triceps

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Doing tricep kickbacks with both arms at once on a cable trains the muscle through its most contracted, locked-out position, similar to a single-arm kickback but with double the volume per set. Because the resistance angle is easiest at full extension, keeping the reps controlled rather than snapping to lockout is what actually challenges the triceps. It's typically a finisher exercise rather than a primary triceps builder.

How to Do the Cable Two Arm Tricep Kickback

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
2. Hold a cable handle in each hand, palms facing inward, arms bent at roughly 90 degrees.
3. Keeping your upper arms fixed, straighten your forearms backward until your arms are fully extended.
4. Pause briefly, then slowly return to the start.
5. Repeat for your target rep goal, keeping your core engaged and avoiding any reliance on momentum.

Muscles Worked

The Cable Two Arm Tricep Kickback primarily targets the Triceps, with Shoulders as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

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

Bench Dip (knees Bent) Body Weight · Triceps Assisted Standing Triceps Extension (with Towel) Assisted · Triceps Assisted Triceps Dip (kneeling) Leverage Machine · Triceps Band Close-Grip Push-Up Band · Triceps

FAQ

What muscles does the Cable Two Arm Tricep Kickback work?

The Cable Two Arm Tricep Kickback primarily targets the triceps, with the shoulders as the main supporting muscle group.

What equipment do I need for the Cable Two Arm Tricep Kickback?

The Cable Two Arm Tricep Kickback is done with a cable.

What's a good alternative to the Cable Two Arm Tricep Kickback?

If you don't have access to a cable, the Bench Dip (knees Bent) targets the same triceps using body weight instead.