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Strength Cable

Cable Single-Leg Kickback

The Cable Single-Leg Kickback is a standing hip-extension exercise performed with an ankle cuff and low pulley. The glutes move the working leg behind the body while the hamst...

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Strength Exercise Ball

Downward Facing Balance

The Downward Facing Balance is performed face down over an exercise ball with the hands on the floor and the legs lifted behind the body. The glutes and hamstrings help raise...

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Strength Body Only

Flutter Kicks

This version of Flutter Kicks is performed face down on a bench and targets the glutes and hamstrings. It is different from the common floor exercise performed on the back for...

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Strength Body Only

Glute Kickback

The bodyweight Glute Kickback is performed from a hands-and-knees position. One bent leg lifts behind the body through hip extension while the glutes provide the main effort a...

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Strength Machine

Glute Kickback Machine

The Glute Kickback Machine trains one leg at a time through resisted hip extension. The glutes provide the main effort while the hamstrings assist. The machine supports the to...

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Strength Bands

Hip Extension with Bands

Banded Hip Extension is performed while facing a low anchor with the band attached to one ankle. The glutes move the working leg backward while the hamstrings assist and the s...

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Powerlifting Bands

Hip Lift with Band

The Hip Lift with Band is a floor glute bridge performed against a band stretched across the hips. The glutes provide the main effort while the hamstrings and calves assist wi...

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Strength Bands

Hip Thrust (banded)

The Banded Hip Thrust uses an exercise band across the hips while the upper back rests against a bench. The glutes provide the main hip extension effort, with the hamstrings a...

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Strength Machine

Hip Thrust Machine

The Hip Thrust Machine supports the upper body and applies resistance across the hips through a fixed or guided path. The glutes provide the main effort while the hamstrings a...

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