Sled Kneeling Glute Kickback
The Sled Kneeling Glute Kickback primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus and stabilizer support from the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), 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 |
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 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: Kneel on machine by placing knees on lower pad and feet against bars to rear, if available. Place forearms on padded armrest, and grip handles. Position one foot up so middle of sole is positioned under foot bar. Execution: Push foot bar up by extending legback as far as possible. Return leg to original position and repeat. Continue with opposite leg. Comments: None
Alternative Exercises
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