How to perform the Glute Kickback Machine
- 1Set a light to moderate weight, adjust the machine so your hips line up comfortably with the pad, then place one foot on the lever with a slight bend in your knee while holding the handles and keeping your chest steady.
- 2Drive your heel back and slightly up by squeezing your glute until your leg is just behind you, then pause and slowly bring it back forward with control, breathing out as you press back and in as you return to the start.
Coach tips
- Keep your belly gently tight so you don’t arch your lower back and let your glutes do the work instead of your lower back.
- Move with control instead of swinging your leg; think about squeezing your glute all the way back and all the way forward.
- Keep your hips facing straight down or forward, not twisting open, so the tension stays in the glutes.
Train glutes smarter
One rep, one set. Hypro turns the Glute Kickback Machine into measurable progress, week after week.
The right weight, every set
Hypro suggests your next Glute Kickback Machine weight and reps based on what you actually lifted, your rest, and your fatigue. Choose weight-first or reps-first. The more you log, the sharper it gets.
See exactly how much glutes you train each week
Every set you log counts toward weekly volume per muscle group. Spot imbalances, avoid junk volume, and program the same way IFBB Pros do.
Use this exercise inside an IFBB Pro plan
Pick a coach-made program, get a plan matched to your goals, and message your coach for form checks. The Glute Kickback Machine fits right into proven hypertrophy and strength templates.
For optimal glutes hypertrophy: aim for 10-20 weekly sets at 65-80% of your 1RM with 1-2 reps in reserve.
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