Cable Glute Kickback
With an ankle cuff, drive one leg back to full hip extension and squeeze the glute before the controlled return.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
Sets and reps
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
- For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
- Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Variations
The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the glutes, for when the cable is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Cable Glute Kickback work?
- The Cable Glute Kickback mainly works the glutes.
- What equipment do you need for the Cable Glute Kickback?
- A cable.
- How many sets and reps of the Cable Glute Kickback?
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
- What can I do instead of the Cable Glute Kickback?
- 45-Degree Hip Extension, 90-90 Hip Stretch, B-Stance Hip Thrust and Band Hip Thrust work the same main muscle.
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Coaches add the Cable Glute Kickback to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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