About this exercise
The straight-leg cable kickback isolates the glutes by extending the leg back against cable resistance, building strength and shape in the hips.
Straight Leg Cable Kickback
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Straight Leg Cable Kickback.
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How to Perform
- Attach an ankle strap to the low pulley and secure it around your ankle
- Face the machine and hold the frame for support
- Keep your working leg straight and your core engaged
- Kick your leg back and up, squeezing your glute
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement
- Lower your leg slowly back to the start, then switch legs
Muscle Activation
Primary
Glutes
Common Mistakes
Common mistakes content is coming soon.
About the Straight Leg Cable Kickback
The Straight Leg Cable Kickback is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
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