How to Do Cable Rear Drive

Cable Rear Drive 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 Rear Drive

  1. 01Stand facing the cable machine with the pulley set to chest height and a D-handle attachment in one hand.
  2. 02Set a staggered stance and pull the elbow back until it is pinned against the side of the ribs.
  3. 03Extend the arm fully behind the body by contracting the triceps, keeping the shoulder joint stationary.
  4. 04Hold the peak contraction for one second with the arm locked out.
  5. 05Return the handle to the start position by bending the elbow without letting it move forward.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Rear Drive

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

Avoid leaning the torso forward as the weight increases; keep the chest upright to isolate the triceps throughout the extension.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Rear Drive questions

What muscles does Cable Rear Drive work?

Cable Rear Drive is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Rear Drive correctly?

Stand facing the cable machine with the pulley set to chest height and a D-handle attachment in one hand. Set a staggered stance and pull the elbow back until it is pinned against the side of the ribs. Extend the arm fully behind the body by contracting the triceps, keeping the shoulder joint stationary. Hold the peak contraction for one second with the arm locked out. Return the handle to the start position by bending the elbow without letting it move forward.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Rear Drive?

Avoid leaning the torso forward as the weight increases; keep the chest upright to isolate the triceps throughout the extension.

Is Cable Rear Drive suitable for beginners?

Cable Rear Drive is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Rear Drive?

Cable Rear Drive uses cable.

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