Glute Kickback
The Glute Kickback is a compound strength exercise using only your body weight. It primarily targets the glutes, with the hamstrings working as a secondary muscle. Suitable for beginners.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
beginnerMechanic
compoundEquipment
body onlyCategory
strengthInstructions
- Position yourself on all fours or on a glute kickback machine.
- Keep your core engaged and back flat.
- Kick one leg back and up, squeezing your glute at the top of the movement.
- Keep your knee bent at 90 degrees or extend your leg straight, depending on the variation.
- Lower with control and complete all reps before switching legs.