WEIGHTSLegs Cable
How to Do Cable Kickback
Attach ankle strap to low cable. Face the machine, slight forward lean. Drive working leg back in a controlled arc, squeezing the glute at peak contraction. Do not swing — this is not a power movement. Both legs.
Step-by-Step Form Guide
Follow these cues for correct Cable Kickback form
1
Setup
Attach ankle strap to low cable
2
Movement
Face the machine, slight forward lean. Drive working leg back in a controlled arc, squeezing the glute at peak contraction. Do not swing — this is not a power movement
3
Lockout
Both legs
Coaching Cues
✓Lock the hip, move only from the glute — the lower back stays still
✓Squeeze the glute hard at the peak and hold for 1 second before lowering
✓Use a weight you can control fully — momentum defeats the purpose here
Muscles Worked
Primary: Legs
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