Cable Glute Kickback

Cable Glute Kickback is a strength – resistance exercise exercise involving Gluteus maximus. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.

Last updated: 2026-10-31 · DynPerformance

Primary muscles: Gluteus maximus
Secondary muscles: Hamstrings, Gluteus medius, Abdominals
Exercise type: Strength – resistance exercise

Exercise technique

Attachment
Secure the low-pulley cuff to your working ankle.
Support
Face the machine and hold a fixed support with both hands.
Standing position
Keep a slight bend in your supporting knee.
Start
Bring the working leg beneath your hip.
Extend backward
Move the leg backward without substantially changing the knee angle.
Range
Stop before your pelvis rotates or your lower back arches.
Return
Bring your foot forward under control against the cable.

Key technique points

Close the cuff attachment securely.
Do not rock your torso forward and back.
Do not bend your lower back to raise the leg.
Keep your supporting foot planted.
Keep your hip bones facing the machine.
Do not unload the weight at the front.

Common mistakes

Throwing through the lower back

This increases lower-back movement instead of hip extension.

Quickly bending the knee

This changes the lever and loading.

Opening the pelvis

The leg rotates sideways instead of traveling backward.

Letting the cable go slack

Resistance disappears between repetitions.

Pulling with the supporting arm

Torso movement masks the leg’s work.

Loose cuff

The attachment slips around the ankle and changes the direction of pull.

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