Glute Kickback
Quick answer
Glute Kickback is a beginner isolation bodyweight exercise that mainly works the glutes, with the hamstrings assisting.
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Muscles worked
Primary
Secondary
How to do Glute Kickback
- 1
Get on the floor on all fours with your torso parallel to the floor. Your legs should form a 90 degree angle between your thighs and lower legs. This is your starting position.
- 2
Perform the movement by pushing the base of your right leg up, pivoting at the waist and maintaining the 90 degree angle bend at the knee. Focus on contracting your glutes as you perform this action. Lift your leg until your thigh is parallel to the floor.
- 3
Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat the action with the other leg.
Form cues
- You can increase the difficulty by adding ankle weights.
- Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.
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