Are cable kickbacks good for triceps?

The cable tricep kickback is one of the most powerful tricep exercises . Strong triceps are important for excelling in many other upper body exercises such as the barbell bench press, chest dips, and more. Growing your triceps muscles isn’t just for show — it will improve your performance in other exercises at the gym!

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What are cable donkey kicks?

Set your spine in a neutral position and draw your shoulder blades down and back. This is your starting position. Inhale. Exhale. Keeping your knee bent, release and elevate your left leg until your thigh is in line with your spine, ensuring that your foot remains flexed.

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How do you do cable donkey kicks at home?

Attach the ankle strap at the bottom of the pulley. Stand facing the machine 1-2 feet away, stabilizing yourself on the frame. Bracing your core with knees and hips slightly bent, use your glute to kick your working leg directly back as high as it will go without compromising your hip position. Squeeze at the top.

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What is better squats or donkey kicks?

Weight-bearing exercises like squats often cause strain to the knee joints. But donkey kicks exercise make a great alternative to squats. It’s a hip-hyperextension exercise that effectively targets your gluteus maximus, the largest out of your three gluteal muscles. It can help give your booty the lift it needs.

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