Cable Kickback
The Cable Kickback primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, with secondary activation of the Biceps Femoris (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, Rectus Abdominis. It is a cable isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
Stand facing a cable machine and kick your leg back against the cable resistance.
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Extension |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Unilateral |
| Primary | Gluteus Maximus |
| Secondary | Biceps Femoris (Long Head) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Biceps Femoris (Long Head) (hamstrings)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Attach appropriate handle to cable pulley. Grasp handle and face machine. Execution: Extend through full range of motion against resistance. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Perform equal reps on each side.
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