Cable Glute Kickback
Ankle strap at the low pulley: swing the leg back and up, then return without letting the stack touch down.
How to do it
Setup
Ankle strap on the working leg at a low pulley, hands on the frame, slight forward lean.
Steps
- Sweep the leg back and slightly up, knee nearly straight.
- Squeeze the glute at the top.
- Return without letting the stack touch down.
Common mistakes
Arching the lower back to lift higher: height comes from the GLUTE; ribs down. Swinging with momentum: slow sweep, dead stop. Torso bobbing: the body stays still, only the leg travels.
Breathing
Exhale on the sweep, inhale returning.
