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Cable glute kickback

A isolation exercise for the glutes, with help from the hamstrings. Equipment: cable machine.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Ankle strap on a low pulley, hold the frame.
  2. Kick the leg straight back
  3. Don't arch the lower back

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