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Illustration of the Cable Glute Kickback: Small hinge forward, push the heel back and up, squeeze - do not arch the low back.
isolation · Hinge

Cable Glute Kickback

Cable Glute Kickback is an isolation hinge movement for glutes, using Single Cable Column and Ankle Strap. It also works hamstrings. 3 sets of 12-20, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle
Glutes
Equipment
Single Cable Column and Ankle Strap
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
3 × 12-20
Rest
45s
Force
push

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    Ankle strap on the low pulley, hands on the frame, working leg back.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Small hinge forward, push the heel back and up, squeeze - do not arch the low back.

  3. 3
    Work it

    3 sets of 12-20, resting about 1 minute between them. Both sides, same number of reps.

Muscles worked

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