How to Do Cable Glute Kickback
Form Cues
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Attach ankle cuff, face the cable, hinge slightly forward and kick the working leg straight back squeezing the glute fully at the top
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Hold onto the machine for balance and stability
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Keep a slight, fixed bend in the knee of the working leg throughout
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Control the return to the start rather than letting the cable snap the leg forward
Common Mistakes
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Hyperextending the lower back to lift the leg higher — the movement should come from the glute not the lower back
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Using momentum to swing the leg back instead of a controlled, squeezed contraction
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Standing too upright, which reduces the range and glute engagement — a slight forward hinge helps
Equipment Variations
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Donkey kick bodyweight exercise
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Resistance band kickback as alternative
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