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Ankle-Cuff Cable Glute Kickback
Cable · Isolation · Isolation
Glutes Hamstrings
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement pattern
- Isolation (Push force)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Working rep range
- 12-15 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 60 seconds rest
- Intensity & MET
- Moderate (3.8 MET)
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Attach an ankle cuff to a low pulley and hinge forward 30 degrees holding the column.
- Drive your working leg backward and slightly outward (about 15 degrees) without arching your lower back.
- Squeeze the glute at peak hip extension before returning slowly.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Ankle-Cuff Cable Glute Kickback. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
From the RepLogic biomechanical library (177 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.