Glute Kickback

Strengthen glutes with this pressing movement; often performed with cables or body weight for glute activation.

Instructions

• Start on all fours, hands under shoulders and knees under hips.
• Extend one leg back and up, keeping knee bent and sole facing the ceiling.
• Squeeze glutes at the top of the movement.
• Lower leg back to start position and repeat.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Arching the lower back.
• Not squeezing the glutes at the top of the movement.
• Allowing the moving leg to drop too quickly.

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