Glute Kickbacks
Quadruped Bodyweight
A quadruped hip-extension exercise that trains the glutes while maintaining a stable trunk and pelvis.
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Bodyweight
Focus
Glutes · Hamstrings · Core
Exercise Demonstration
Visual demo
Demonstration videos focus on movement quality. Use the cues below for additional guidance.
Key Cues
Do it well.
Set the hands beneath the shoulders.
Keep the ribs and pelvis controlled.
Move the working leg backward from the hip.
Stop before the lower back begins to arch.
Common Mistakes
Watch for this.
Lifting the leg by extending the lower back.
Rotating the pelvis.
Using momentum instead of controlled hip movement.
Exercise Family
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