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Resistance-Band Kneeling Back-Kick

Tone your glutes with Resistance-Band Kneeling Back-Kicks! This exercise targets your glutes effectively, building strength and definition.

The Resistance-Band Kneeling Back-Kick mainly works the glutes & hips and hamstrings, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs), core and lower back. You'll need: resistance bands.

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Required Equipment

Resistance Bands
Resistance Bands

Resistance-Band Kneeling Back-Kick Muscles Worked

Primary

Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hamstrings

Secondary

Hip Abductor (gluteus medius); Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)

How to do the Resistance-Band Kneeling Back-Kick

Resistance Band Kneeling Back Kick

Positioning:

  1. Start in a tabletop position on the floor. Your hands should be positioned directly under your shoulders, and your knees under your hips.

  2. Loop the resistance band around one leg, just above the knee, securing it to the opposite side of your body where the anchor is.

Movement Instructions:

  1. Engage your core to stabilize your body.

  2. Keeping your knee bent, slowly lift your banded leg back and upwards while keeping your back straight.

  3. As you lift your leg, focus on squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement.

  4. Raise your leg until it is parallel to the floor or as high as you can go without losing form.

  5. Lower the leg back to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.

  6. Repeat for 10-15 repetitions, then switch sides and repeat with the other leg.

  7. Make sure not to arch your back; keep your hips square to the ground during the movement.

Resistance-Band Kneeling Back-Kick FAQs

What muscles does the Resistance-Band Kneeling Back-Kick work?

The Resistance-Band Kneeling Back-Kick mainly works the glutes & hips and hamstrings, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs), core and lower back. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and hamstrings.

What equipment do you need for the Resistance-Band Kneeling Back-Kick?

Resistance bands.

What workout day should the Resistance-Band Kneeling Back-Kick go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Resistance-Band Kneeling Back-Kick variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Band Kneeling Rear Kick, Band Straight-Back Stiff Leg Deadlift, Cable Kneeling Glute Kickback and Band Glute Kickback.

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