Lever Bent-over Glute Kickback
The Lever Bent-over Glute Kickback primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Rectus Femoris and stabilizer support from the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Brachialis, Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Quadratus Lumborum. It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine compound push exercise targeting the Gluteus Maximus.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Extension |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Gluteus Maximus |
| Secondary | Adductor Magnus, Rectus Femoris |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Adductor Magnus (adductors)
- Secondary Muscle Rectus Femoris (quadriceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Biceps Femoris (Long Head) (hamstrings)
- Stabilizer Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Stabilizer Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle External Obliques (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Gluteus Medius (glutes)
- Stabilizer Muscle Gluteus Minimus (glutes)
- Stabilizer Muscle Quadratus Lumborum (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Lean over padded surface and grasp handles. Bend knee and position foot against lever platform or pedal. Execution: Push platform or pedal back by extending leg. Return leg to original position. Repeat. Continue with opposite leg. Comments: None
Alternative Exercises
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