- Main muscle
- Glutes
- Also works
- Mostly just that one
- Equipment
- Cable machine
How to do it
- Attach a cuff to your ankle and face a low pulley, holding the frame.
- Keep your leg straight and push it back behind you, squeezing your glute.
- Return slowly without letting the weight stack touch.
Common mistakes
- Arching your lower back to swing the leg higher.
- Leaning your torso forward to cheat.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Cable Glute Kickback into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.