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Cable Kickback

beginner Cable

Glute isolation with cable attachment at ankle.

Primary Muscles

Glutes

Secondary Muscles

Hamstrings

Instructions

Attach cable to ankle, face machine with slight lean. Kick leg back and up squeezing glute at top.

Common Mistakes

Swinging leg with momentum, rotating hips, overextending lower back.

Variations

  • Donkey Kick
  • Glute Kickback Machine
  • Hip Thrust