Cable Standing Glute Kickback
Sculpt a stronger, rounder glutes with the Cable Standing Glute Kickback! Isolate and tone your booty with this effective exercise.
The Cable Standing Glute Kickback mainly works the glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings. You'll need: ankle cuff attachment or cable machine.
Required Equipment
Cable Standing Glute Kickback Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings
Cable Standing Glute Kickback Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Standing Glute Kickback
Attach an ankle strap to the low pulley of a cable machine and wrap the strap around one ankle.
Stand facing the cable machine with feet shoulder-width apart for balance, holding onto the machine for support.
Bend forward slightly at your hips, and brace your core to maintain stability throughout the exercise.
Keeping your knee slightly bent, kick the strapped leg straight back as far as you can go without arching your back, focusing on contracting your glutes.
Slowly return your leg to the starting position, maintaining tension on the cable.
Repeat the desired number of repetitions before switching the strap to the opposite ankle to work the other leg.
Tips: Keep your movements controlled to avoid any swinging or use of momentum. Only move your working leg; your torso should remain stationary throughout the exercise. Adjust the weight to a level that is challenging but still allows you to keep the proper form.
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Cable Standing Glute Kickback FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Standing Glute Kickback work?
The Cable Standing Glute Kickback mainly works the glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Standing Glute Kickback?
Ankle cuff attachment or cable machine.
What workout day should the Cable Standing Glute Kickback go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Cable Standing Glute Kickback variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Cable Kneeling Glute Kickback, Cable Lying Hip Flexion, Cable Standing Hip Flexion and Cable Straight-Leg Diagonal Kickback.
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