Lever Kneeling Glute Kickback
The Lever Kneeling Glute Kickback primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus and stabilizer support from the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Brachialis, Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Quadratus Lumborum, Rectus Abdominis. 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 |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Adductor Magnus (adductors)
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)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Kneel on machine by placing one knee on lower pad. Rest torso on middle pad, place forearms on padded arm rest, and grip handles. Position other foot of other leg up to lever platform. Execution: Push platform back by extending leg back. Return leg to original position and repeat. Continue with opposite leg. Comments: None
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