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Illustration of the Machine Glute Kickback: Drive the pad back with the heel, hold the lockout for two.
isolation · Hinge

Machine Glute Kickback

Machine Glute Kickback is an isolation hinge movement for glutes, using Glute Kickback Machine. It also works hamstrings. 3 sets of 12-20, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle
Glutes
Equipment
Glute Kickback Machine
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
3 × 12-20
Rest
45s
Force
push

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    Chest on the pad, working foot on the plate, hips square.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Drive the pad back with the heel, hold the lockout for two.

  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.