fitubaCable hip extension
Glutes · cable. Hold the frame and move the leg back without moving your waist.
Main muscle: Glutes
Also works: hamstrings
Equipment: cable
Typical: 2–4 sets of 10–15 with control.
How to do it
- Hold the frame and move the leg back without moving your waist.
- Lean your torso slightly and keep the standing knee soft.
- Short range: the leg goes back until the glute contracts, no swinging.
Common mistakes
- Arching your lower back at the end.
- Swinging the leg like a pendulum.
- Rotating the hip out to gain range.
Alternative
No equipment, or want to switch it up: Quadruped hip extension.
Log it in one message
Type or say: “Did 3x10 cable kickback on level 6.”
Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.FAQ
What muscles does the cable hip extension work?
Main: glutes. Also working: hamstrings.
How many sets and reps of cable kickback?
Typical: 2–4 sets of 10–15 with control. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is the machine's number.
How do I log cable kickback in Fituba?
In your account, open Train, pick Cable kickback and add its sets, reps and load; or type “Did 3x10 cable kickback on level 6” and Fituba logs your weights session.
Sources and limits
Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Glutes). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.
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