Gluteus Kick Radial

What matters on this model

• Trains the glute through backward hip extension.
• The chest pad adjusts in height and helps keep the torso still.
• The radial path guides the working leg through an arc instead of a straight line.
• Two handles provide stable support and reduce body swinging.
• The weight stack lets you progress the load separately for each side.

Muscles worked

How to set up

1. Adjust the chest pad height so your torso is stable and your shoulders stay relaxed.
2. Stand in the working position, hold both handles, and keep the pelvis level.
3. Place the working foot on the lever or platform so it will not slip during the kick.
4. Choose a light load and check that the arc feels comfortable for the hip.
5. Before the first work set, perform a few slow repetitions without jerking.

How to perform

1. Exhale and drive the working leg backward along the arc while keeping the torso on the pad.
2. Pause briefly at the end range and squeeze the glute.
3. Inhale and return the leg forward smoothly without letting the stack hit.
4. Keep the pelvis from rotating and avoid arching the lower back instead of moving the hip.
5. Use the same range and repetitions on both sides.

Common mistakes

• Setting the chest pad too high or too low, which makes the torso unstable.
• Kicking with a jerk and shifting body weight into the handles.
• Arching the lower back at the top instead of contracting the glute.
• Training the two sides unevenly with different range or load.