Cable Bent Over Neutral Grip Kickback with Rope Attachment

Description

The cable bent over neutral grip kickback with rope attachment hammers the triceps. The rope splits at the end so each hand pulls separately while the cable provides steady tension throughout.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Cable Bent Over Neutral Grip Kickback with Rope Attachment Instructions

  1. Set a cable pulley to the lowest setting and attach a rope.
  2. Stand facing the cable holding one rope end in each hand.
  3. Hinge at the hips so the torso is angled forward.
  4. Tuck the elbows close to the sides at ninety degrees.
  5. Brace the core and keep the upper arms still.
  6. Extend the elbows back by squeezing the triceps.
  7. Stop at full extension with the rope ends pulled apart.
  8. Lower with control and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Cable Bent Over Neutral Grip Kickback with Rope Attachment Form & Visual

Cable Bent Over Neutral Grip Kickback With Rope Attachment

Cable Bent Over Neutral Grip Kickback with Rope Attachment Benefits

  • Isolates the triceps long head.
  • Cable provides constant tension throughout.
  • Rope allows the hands to separate at lockout.
  • Carryover to pressing strength.
  • Easy to scale by adjusting cable weight.
  • Develops triceps lockout strength.

Cable Bent Over Neutral Grip Kickback with Rope Attachment Muscles Worked

  • Triceps brachii
  • Anconeus
  • Posterior deltoid

Cable Bent Over Neutral Grip Kickback with Rope Attachment Variations & Alternatives

  • Dumbbell Kickback
  • Cable Pushdown
  • Skull Crusher
  • Overhead Triceps Extension