Movement overview

The Kneeling Resistance Band Glute Kickback is an isolation exercise targeting the gluteus maximus. It involves extending the leg backward against the resistance of a band, focusing on glute activation and strength. This exercise is performed on all fours, using a resistance band looped around one foot and anchored under the opposite knee.

Step-by-step cues

1. Begin on all fours with your hands directly under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
2. Loop a resistance band around the arch of your right foot and anchor it under your left knee.
3. Engage your core to maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
4. Extend your right leg straight back, keeping your foot flexed and driving through the heel.
5. Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement, ensuring full extension without arching your lower back.
6. Slowly return to the starting position, keeping tension in the band.
7. Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other leg.

Technical tips

• Focus on squeezing your glutes at the top of each kickback for maximum activation.
• Keep your core engaged to prevent lower back strain and maintain stability.
• Ensure that your movements are controlled; avoid using momentum to swing the leg.
• Adjust the resistance band tension by selecting a band with appropriate resistance or changing its position.
• Maintain a steady breathing pattern; exhale as you extend your leg and inhale as you return to start.