Cable kickback
Also called glute kickback, cable hip extension
- Works
- Buttocks · gluteus maximus
- Needs
- Cable machine
Setup
Put an ankle strap on one ankle and hook it to a low pulley. Face the machine and hold it with both hands.
Steps
- Lean forward a little from the hips.
- Push the strapped leg straight back.
- Squeeze your buttock at the end.
- Return slowly.
- Do all reps, then change legs.
Breathing
Breathe in as you lower. Breathe out as you push.
Where you feel it
In the buttock of the moving leg.
Common mistakes
- Arching the lower back to kick higher.
- Swinging the leg.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.