Lever Standing Rear Kick
A leverage machine exercise that isolates the glutes with a hip extension rear kick motion.
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- Adjust the lever machine pad to chest height and select weight.
- Place working foot on the platform.
- Hold handles and brace core.
- Extend hip by pushing foot backward as far as comfortable.
- Return slowly to starting position and repeat.
Form cues
- Lead with heel
- Keep core tight
- Avoid arching the back
- Squeeze glute at top
Common mistakes
- Using lower back to lift
- Swinging leg with momentum
- Not controlling the negative
Breathing
Exhale as you kick back, inhale as you return.
