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Last updated March 5, 2026
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Glute Kickback (Machine)
Drive your leg backward against machine resistance, focusing on a full glute contraction at the top. Keep your torso stable throughout.
Quick facts
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Push
- Type
- Strength
- Injury Risk
- Low
- Hypertrophy
- High
- Calorie Burn
- Low-Medium
Muscle focus
Primary and secondary muscle groups targeted by this movement.
Primary
glutes (max)
Secondary
hamstringslower back
Equipment & setup
What you need and how to position yourself before starting.
Equipment
weight machines / selectorized
Movement pattern
Unilateral
Posture
Standing
Tracking parameters
repsweight
Step-by-step instructions
Follow these cues to master proper technique and stay safe through every rep.
- Step 1Setup
- Adjust the machine pad height to align with your ankle or foot plate.
- Select an appropriate weight on the stack.
- Stand on one foot on the platform and grip the handles firmly.
- Step 2Execution
- Keep your standing leg slightly bent and your torso upright.
- Drive the working leg straight back by contracting the glute.
- Extend the hip fully and squeeze the glute at the top for 1-2 seconds.
- Lower the weight slowly without letting the stack touch down between reps.
- Step 3Tips
- Avoid arching your lower back — the movement should come from the hip.
- Keep your core braced to prevent compensatory movement.
- Focus on the mind-muscle connection with the glute.