How to do the standing cable glute kickbacks

Step by step

1. Set the pulley to the lowest position and select the appropriate weight.
2. Attach an ankle strap to the pulley.
3. Face the cable machine and wrap the strap around your right ankle, just above the foot.
4. Bend forward, grab the cable machine’s pillars for balance, and engage your abs.
5. Take a breath and bring your right leg back in one fluid motion, squeezing your glute at the top and exhaling.
6. Slowly bring the leg to the starting position and breathe in.
7. Once finished, wrap the strap over your other ankle, lean forward, and do the same number of reps.

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 standing cable glute kickbacks

• Glute Builder3 × 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.