Exercise library
Glutes
Machine Glute Kickback
- Primary muscle
- Glutes
- Also works
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Elbow extension
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Position yourself against the pads with the working foot on the platform. Press the foot back and up by contracting the glute, then return under control and repeat before switching legs.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the glutes — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Band Glute KickbackBandElbow extension
- Cable Glute KickbackCableElbow extension
- Machine Hip AbductionMachineHinge
- Machine Hip ThrustMachineHinge
- Band Hip AbductionBandHinge
- Band Lateral WalkBandHinge
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the glutes: