Overview
The cable triceps kikcback with rope is great finishing exercise for triceps. It gives you constant tension during the movement and great peak contraction. It work great fot the whole triceps, especially for the outer (lateral) head.
Preparation
Prepare for the cable triceps kickback as first attach a long rope to the low pulley cable and adjust the weight you want to use on the stack. Grasp the rope with neutral grip (palms facing each other) and step2-3 steps back from the machine. Lean forward until you are almost parallel to the floor. Keep your knees slightly bended, back arched, head in line with your body. Put your upper arms right to your sides and keep them parallel to the floor. Your upper arms and forearms should form a 90-degree angle between each other. This is the starting position.
Execution
Inhale and extend your elbows as you keep your body stationary. When elbows are completely extended hold for a second and contract the triceps as you exhale. Return the weight slowly as you control the weight so that your triceps is working all the way down. When you reach the starting position without pause begin the next repetition.
Recommendations
- Avoid any type of movement in your body. The only joint who should move is the elbow joint. Keep your abs thight and back straight to provide stability.
- Don’t let your forearms go beyond the 90 degree angle. That will lower the tension on the triceps and create a momentum. If you are advanced bodybuilder use this trick at the end of your set to make some extra reps and increase the intensity.
- Lower the weight for 3-4 seconds, lift the weight for 1-2 seconds and hold the contraction for another 1-2 seconds. This manner of performing will give you the best pump and growth stimulation.