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Illustration of the Band Kickback: Full extension every rep, squeeze, then slow all the way back.
isolation · Hinge

Band Kickback

Band Kickback is an isolation hinge movement for glutes, using Tube Bands. It also works hamstrings. 3 sets of 20-30, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle
Glutes
Equipment
Tube Bands
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
3 × 20-30
Rest
45s
Force
push

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    Band anchored low in front, loop around one ankle, hands on a wall.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Full extension every rep, squeeze, then slow all the way back.

  3. 3
    Work it

    3 sets of 20-30, resting about 1 minute between them. Both sides, same number of reps.

Muscles worked

Glutes does most of the work. Hamstrings take the rest.