Cable Medius Kickback exercise animation (Hombre)

Cable Medius Kickback

Músculo objetivo
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Equipamiento
Cable
Parte del cuerpo
Hips
Tipo
Strength

The cable medius kickback is a cable hip exercise that trains the muscles of the hips, isolating one side at a time. Using a low pulley and an ankle strap, it builds hip strength and control with constant cable tension through the full range of motion. It's a useful accessory for shaping the hips and improving single-leg stability.

Cómo hacer el Cable Medius Kickback

  1. 1Set a cable pulley to its lowest position and fasten an ankle strap around your working ankle.
  2. 2Stand facing the machine and hook the strap to the low cable, then step back until you feel light tension on the cable.
  3. 3Hold the frame or a handle for balance, stand tall, and brace your core to keep your torso upright.
  4. 4Shift your weight onto your standing leg and let the working leg hang slightly forward with a soft knee.
  5. 5Drive the working leg out and back behind you in a controlled arc, keeping the leg fairly straight.
  6. 6Squeeze at the top of the movement without arching your lower back or rotating your hips.
  7. 7Return the leg forward under control, resisting the cable rather than letting it snap back.
  8. 8Finish all reps on one side, then unclip, switch the strap to the other leg, and repeat.

Consejos de técnica

  • Keep the cable tension constant by controlling both the push back and the return, never letting the weight stack slam.
  • Move from the hip, not the lower back — the range of motion is short, so don't force the leg higher with a back arch.
  • Keep your standing leg slightly bent and your foot planted for a stable, balanced base.
  • Use a lighter weight than you'd expect; this is an isolation movement where control beats load.

Errores comunes

  • Swinging the leg with momentum instead of a controlled drive, which lets the cable do the work and removes tension from the hip.
  • Arching or twisting the lower back to gain extra range, which stresses the spine and shifts effort off the target.
  • Using too much weight, which forces compensation and breaks down form on every rep.
  • Letting the weight stack pull the leg back forward too fast, wasting the eccentric portion of the rep.
  • Leaning the torso forward as the leg goes back, which reduces hip isolation and strains the back.

Preguntas frecuentes

What does the cable medius kickback work?

It targets the muscles of the hips, working one side at a time. The low cable keeps constant tension on the hip through the full range, making it a focused isolation exercise.

How much weight should I use on the cable medius kickback?

Start light. This is an isolation movement, so a moderate weight you can control through a full, clean range is better than heavy weight that forces you to swing or arch.

How many sets and reps should I do?

For an accessory hip exercise like this, 2–4 sets of 12–20 reps per leg works well. Higher reps with strict control suit the short range of motion.

Is the cable medius kickback good for beginners?

Yes. It's a low-skill, single-joint cable exercise, and the machine guides the path. Just hold the frame for balance and keep the weight light while you learn the movement.

Should I feel this in my lower back?

No. You should feel it in the working hip. If you feel it in your lower back, you're likely arching to gain range or using too much weight — reduce the load and keep your torso still.

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