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Glute Kickbacks Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Kneeling Forward Hip Circles demonstration

Kneeling Forward Hip Circles
2
Bodyweight Good Morning Row demonstration

Bodyweight Good Morning Row
3
Smith Reverse Hyperextension demonstration

Smith Reverse Hyperextension
4
Lying Hyperextension Hold demonstration

Lying Hyperextension Hold
5
Dumbbell Reverse Hyperextension on Bench demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Hyperextension on Bench
6
Single Leg Bodyweight Deadlift with Arm and Leg Extended demonstration

Single Leg Bodyweight Deadlift with Arm and Leg Extended
7
Bodyweight Single Leg RDL demonstration

Bodyweight Single Leg RDL
8
Glute Ham Developer Hip Extension demonstration

Glute Ham Developer Hip Extension
9
Bridge Pose Setu Bandhasana demonstration

Bridge Pose Setu Bandhasana
10
Quadruped Leg Curl demonstration

Quadruped Leg Curl
11
Reverse Hyperextension on Bench demonstration

Reverse Hyperextension on Bench
12
Y Leg Squeeze and Curl demonstration

Y Leg Squeeze and Curl

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Glute Kickbacks trains

Primary Gluteus Maximus

Secondary Erector Spinae Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus Hamstrings

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