Lever Standing Glute Kickback
The Lever Standing 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: Step on left platform with left foot. Grasp handle bars to each side. Place right foot on highest lever platform. Execution: Push platform down by extending leg until straight. Return leg to original position. Repeat. Continue with opposite leg positions. Comments: With greater resistances, more effort is required to pull on handle bars to keep body from rising upward.
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