How to Do Cable Neutral Grip Kickback

Cable Neutral Grip Kickback is a triceps exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Neutral Grip Kickback

  1. 01Stand facing a low or mid-height cable pulley and grasp the cable end with a neutral, palms-in grip.
  2. 02Hinge at the hips until the torso is nearly parallel to the floor, keeping the elbow tucked into the side.
  3. 03Extend the arm backward until the elbow is straight and the tricep is fully contracted.
  4. 04Slowly return the hand toward the shoulder while keeping the upper arm immobile.
  5. 05Complete all repetitions on one side before switching to the other arm.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Neutral Grip Kickback

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the upper arm drops during the extension, think about pinning the elbow to the ribcage to ensure the tricep is purely responsible for the movement.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Neutral Grip Kickback questions

What muscles does Cable Neutral Grip Kickback work?

Cable Neutral Grip Kickback is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Neutral Grip Kickback correctly?

Stand facing a low or mid-height cable pulley and grasp the cable end with a neutral, palms-in grip. Hinge at the hips until the torso is nearly parallel to the floor, keeping the elbow tucked into the side. Extend the arm backward until the elbow is straight and the tricep is fully contracted. Slowly return the hand toward the shoulder while keeping the upper arm immobile. Complete all repetitions on one side before switching to the other arm.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Neutral Grip Kickback?

If the upper arm drops during the extension, think about pinning the elbow to the ribcage to ensure the tricep is purely responsible for the movement.

Is Cable Neutral Grip Kickback suitable for beginners?

Cable Neutral Grip Kickback is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Neutral Grip Kickback?

Cable Neutral Grip Kickback uses cable.

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