Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Glute Kickback Machine, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Coming soon toAndroid
Muscles worked
| Main | Gluteus maximus |
| Also | Hamstrings |
Setup
The standing or kneeling kickback machine; set the pad so the knee starts at 90 degrees.
How to do it well
- Chest on the pad, foot on the platform
- Push the foot back and up until the hip is extended
- Squeeze at the top, lower slowly
Common mistakes
- Arching the lower back to go higher
- Letting the stack slam
Similar exercises
- 45-Degree Back Extension
- Machine Hip Thrust
- Band Glute Bridge
- Band Hip Thrust
- Barbell Hip Thrust
- Cable Glute Kickback
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.