Cable Kneeling Glute Kickback
This exercise targets the glutes precisely and is well suited for glute activation and as a finishing exercise.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Attach an ankle strap to your working leg on the low pulley. Place the knee of your support leg and one hand on a bench, and hold onto the cable machine with your free hand.
- 02
Brace your core and keep your hips level so the movement comes from the hip joint without extending your lower back.
- 03
Drive your heel back and up under control until you achieve a strong glute squeeze.
- 04
Pause briefly at the top and avoid rotating your hips to the side.
- 05
Slowly return your leg to the starting position and maintain constant tension on the cable throughout the entire set.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftCable Kneeling Glute Kickback is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips
§ 04 · TipsThink about kicking back with your heel while keeping your toes slightly pointed downward and your pelvis neutral. Reduce the weight if you feel the movement primarily in your lower back or if the cable jerks at the bottom position.
This exercise targets the glutes precisely and is well suited for glute activation and as a finishing exercise.
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