How to do the machine glute kickback

Step by step

1. Select the appropriate load.
2. Position your right side to the machine and grab the horizontal support bar.
3. Place the back of your right thigh against the pad, just above the crease of the knee.
4. Bring your shoulders back, engage your abs, and extend your leg back in one fluid motion as you exhale.
5. Slowly bring your leg to the starting position as you breathe in.
6. Once finished, rotate your body 180 degrees, and do the same number of reps for your left leg.

Muscles worked

Sets and reps

Pick the row that matches your goal. Add weight or reps once every set feels controlled, and log each set so you can see the trend.

Programs that use the machine glute kickback

• Glute Builder3 × 12
• Hourglass3 × 12

Track your progress

Repto shows what you lifted on your last session for every set, suggests your next weight, and starts the rest timer when you tick the set. Your estimated 1-rep max and volume for each exercise are charted over time.