Cable Glute Kickback primarily works the glutes. It is categorized as a hinge movement and uses Cable machine.
- Primary muscles
- glutes
- Equipment
- Cable machine
- Movement pattern
- hinge
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Cable Glute Kickback
- Ankle strap, slight hinge for balance
- Extend hip back — squeeze glute at end range
- Return without arching the lower back
Common mistakes
- Swinging the leg — small controlled arc
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is glutes. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Hip Thrust / Loaded Bridge · Barbell Hip Thrust · Kettlebell Deadlift · Glute Bridge · Cable Pull-Through · Kettlebell Swing
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