Lever Standing Rear Kick
Sculpt a stronger, more defined glutes with Lever Standing Rear Kicks! This exercise targets your glutes for a tighter, firmer rear.
The Lever Standing Rear Kick mainly works the glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and lower back. You'll need: ankle cuff attachment or seated leg curl machine.
Required Equipment
Lever Standing Rear Kick Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
Lever Standing Rear Kick Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Lever Standing Rear Kick
Position yourself on a lever machine by standing with one foot on the platform and the other attached to the lever arm using an ankle cuff or attachment.
Hold onto the machine's handles or frame for stability.
Stand up straight with a slight bend in the knee of your supporting leg. This is your starting position.
Brace your core and begin by slowly kicking the attached leg straight back as far as possible without compromising your posture.
Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement, holding the contraction for a second.
Slowly return your leg to the starting position, controlling the weight throughout the movement.
Complete your desired number of repetitions with one leg before switching to the other leg.
Make sure to keep your back straight and avoid arching excessively during the exercise. Adjust the weight to suit your strength level and fitness goals.
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Lever Standing Rear Kick FAQs
What muscles does the Lever Standing Rear Kick work?
The Lever Standing Rear Kick mainly works the glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and lower back. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Lever Standing Rear Kick?
Ankle cuff attachment or seated leg curl machine.
What workout day should the Lever Standing Rear Kick go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Lever Standing Rear Kick variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Cable Donkey Kickback, Cable Standing Glute Kickback, Cable Kickback II and Lever Leg Raise Abduction.
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