Strength

Cable Glute Kickback

The Cable Glute Kickback targets and tones your glutes (buttocks) by pushing your leg against cable resistance. This exercise enhances your strength, stability, and definition of glute muscles.
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Cable Glute Kickback instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Attach a cable to your ankle using an ankle strap and stand facing the cable machine.
2
Holding onto the machine for support, shift your weight onto one leg.
3
Lift your attached foot off the ground and slowly push your foot back as though you are kicking something behind you.
4
Pause once your leg is fully extended, then slowly return your foot to the starting position.
5
Make sure not to let your back arch during this exercise and repeat for the programmed number of reps.
Attach a cable to your ankle using an ankle strap and stand facing the cable machine.
Holding onto the machine for support, shift your weight onto one leg.
Lift your attached foot off the ground and slowly push your foot back as though you are kicking something behind you.
Pause once your leg is fully extended, then slowly return your foot to the starting position.
Make sure not to let your back arch during this exercise and repeat for the programmed number of reps.
Equipment needed
Bands
Barbell
Battle Ropes
Bench
Bosu
Box
Cables
Dip Bar
Dumbbell
EZ Curl Bar
Hex Bar
Kettlebell
Ladder
Machine
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