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Cable Glute Kickback demonstration

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Strength / Cable

Cable Glute Kickback

A cable isolation exercise for the glutes, extending the hip back against constant resistance.

Equipment

Cable

Experience

intermediate

Movement

isolation

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Hamstrings

Instructions

  1. 01

    Attach an ankle cuff to a low cable pulley and fasten it around one ankle.

  2. 02

    Stand facing the machine, holding the frame lightly for balance, and hinge slightly forward at the hips.

  3. 03

    Kick the cuffed leg straight back, extending the hip fully while keeping the knee nearly straight.

  4. 04

    Squeeze the glute at full hip extension, then return the foot slowly to the start.

  5. 05

    Complete all reps on one side before switching.

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