Main muscle
Beginner
Cable glute kickback
A leg kick back against the low pulley, for the glutes.
- Works
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Cable station
How to do it
- 1Attach an ankle strap to the low pulley and to one ankle. Hold the machine and lean forward slightly.
- 2Keep a small bend in your standing knee.
- 3Kick your leg back until it's in line with your body.
- 4Return slowly, then switch legs after the set.
Coach's tips
- Move only at the hip. Don't arch your lower back to kick higher.
Cable station taken? Do this instead
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.