Exercises
Cable Glute Kickback form guide
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Cable Glute Kickback

Works your glutes with help from hamstrings.

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A few questions, about a minute. No account needed.

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How to do it

  1. 1Attach an ankle strap to a low cable and put it on one ankle.
  2. 2Face the machine, hold it for support and hinge forward slightly.
  3. 3Push the strapped leg back and up, squeezing the glute.
  4. 4Return slowly. Finish all reps, then switch legs.

Muscles worked

Front
Back
GlutesHamstrings

Get it right

  • Squeeze the glute at the top
  • Hips stay square
  • Small, controlled range

Avoid this

  • Arching the lower back to swing higher
  • Twisting the hips open
  • Rushing