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Cable Glute Kickback

Single-leg cable hip extension for glute isolation.

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Cable Glute Kickback demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

GlutesCore

Equipment

Cable

Sets × reps

3 × 15 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Attach the ankle strap to a low cable and secure it around the working ankle.
  2. 02Hold the machine for support and hinge slightly forward.
  3. 03Keep the working knee softly bent and drive the heel back by extending the hip.
  4. 04Stop when the glute is squeezed without arching the lower back.
  5. 05Return the leg forward slowly and complete the side before switching.

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