Selectorised machine

Glute Kickback Machine

A single-leg machine that resists hip extension as the foot travels backward, allowing the glutes to work without balancing a free weight.
All equipment guides
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Start position
02
Finish position
MOVEMENT PATH
The resistance travels forward and back.
MUSCLES WORKED

Primary and supporting roles, kept distinct.

45° view
Primary
Glutes
Supporting
Hamstrings
PRIMARY
Glutes
SUPPORTING
Hamstrings

How to set it up

1
Set the torso pad and working-foot platform for the machine design.
2
Brace the standing leg and hold the handles evenly.
3
Begin with the pelvis square and the working knee softly bent.

How the movement works

1
Drive one padded footplate backward by extending the hip without arching the lower back.
2
Return the leg until the hip is neutral and the weight remains controlled.
RECORD IT IN SELFMATE

Load + repetitions

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Equipment geometry and adjustment points vary by manufacturer. Follow the placard on the specific machine and ask a qualified trainer when you are unsure.
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