The Best Glute Kickback Machine I've Ever Used

[danieltx]

I typically don't care for glute kickback machines because at my size I can do the full stack plus 100lbs. with a GymPin and still knock out 15-20 reps. I do like glute bridges but I'm always trying to minimize spinal loading so it's not always in rotation.

Thursday was my birthday and I decided to hit Absolute Recomp for glutes & hamstrings because I knew it wouldn't be too crowded in the afternoon and they have tons of great leg equipment, most of it Panatta and some Arsenel - probably 10 leg presses, 10 different squat machines, standing (not kneeling) leg curls, etc.

This machine is called the Power Runner and I'm guessing it's for runners to train their legs for explosiveness. Panatta claims it's the first and only machine like it on the market. But if you do it unilaterally it really hits the glutes hard. As strong as I am with kickbacks I only went up to about 3 plates from the max for 10 reps. This was the first time I'd seen one and If you find one I highly recommend trying it. It even has separate weight stacks for each leg so if you have an injury or an imbalance you want to correct you can work around it.

 

[Siggy]

No thanks. Merely doing squats and leg press make my ass huge. I stopped doing direct work on my glutes many years ago. I wish the rest of my body parts grew that easily....

 

[Sectør]

Proud of u danny

Strong like horse

 

[control]

Happy Birthday bro!

 

[UnholyAlliance]

Nice to go to the gym on your b-day which makes that workout feel so special!

 

[danieltx]

No thanks. Merely doing squats and leg press make my ass huge. I stopped doing direct work on my glutes many years ago. I wish the rest of my body parts grew that easily....

I'll tell you the same thing I told @Mayhem when he trashed everyone for doing glute bridges - since your ass is so good show us a picture of your striated glutes. I know you're an older guy so it doesn't have to be now, it can be at your best ever. And before you think of calling me out I've posted literally dozens of pictures of mine on here. I'm waking up at over 300lbs. right now and still have lines in them.

 

[Siggy]

I'll tell you the same thing I told @Mayhem when he trashed everyone for doing glute bridges - since your ass is so good show us a picture of your striated glutes. I know you're an older guy so it doesn't have to be now, it can be at your best ever. And before you think of calling me out I've posted literally dozens of pictures of mine on here. I'm waking up at over 300lbs. right now and still have lines in them.

I dont compete. Im a gym bro. No striations. Just big ass muscles. And im not trashing anyone for doing anything. Competitors need shredded glutes.

 

[st114]

I just want to pop in and let you know I’m extremely jealous that Absolute Recomp is within driving distance for you. Texas is filled with top of the line gyms.
In Georgia I only have one decent gym 30 minutes away. And it would be a 4/10 gym in most cities. We don’t even have Hammer strength equipment. Let alone anything from Arsenal, prime, Panatta, etc

So no way I’d have that machine but I’d love to try it.
Lately I’ve been doing Sumo Squats on the belt squat holding the cable V-bar attachment, and that’s been hitting my glutes hard. Good alternative because most of us can hit the heaviest dumbbell for unlimited reps for DB Sumo Squats

 

[control]

I just want to pop in and let you know I’m extremely jealous that Absolute Recomp is within driving distance for you. Texas is filled with top of the line gyms.
In Georgia I only have one decent gym 30 minutes away. And it would be a 4/10 gym in most cities. We don’t even have Hammer strength equipment. Let alone anything from Arsenal, prime, Panatta, etc

So no way I’d have that machine but I’d love to try it.
Lately I’ve been doing Sumo Squats on the belt squat holding the cable V-bar attachment, and that’s been hitting my glutes hard. Good alternative because most of us can hit the heaviest dumbbell for unlimited reps for DB Sumo Squats

The closest Absolute Recomp to me is 45 minutes, but it's tempting.
I'm still pretty happy at Destination Dallas for now (even though it's humbling at times, lol).

 

[Fleezy]

Waiting for pics

 

[st114]

The closest Absolute Recomp to me is 45 minutes, but it's tempting.
I'm still pretty happy at Destination Dallas for now (even though it's humbling at times, lol).

Both are solid options and would be a dream come true for me
I’d be happy with a generic Golds Gym

I have a good gym for powerlifting, good bars and heavy dumbbells, but very little in the way of machines

 

[madg]

Happy Bday Daniel

 

[danieltx]

I just want to pop in and let you know I’m extremely jealous that Absolute Recomp is within driving distance for you. Texas is filled with top of the line gyms.
In Georgia I only have one decent gym 30 minutes away. And it would be a 4/10 gym in most cities. We don’t even have Hammer strength equipment. Let alone anything from Arsenal, prime, Panatta, etc

So no way I’d have that machine but I’d love to try it.
Lately I’ve been doing Sumo Squats on the belt squat holding the cable V-bar attachment, and that’s been hitting my glutes hard. Good alternative because most of us can hit the heaviest dumbbell for unlimited reps for DB Sumo Squats

It's really not that great of a gym but I get your perspective.

First off a day pass is $27. That's straight up rape. That's why the only other time I've gone was Christmas Eve when every other gym in Dallas closed at 12PM. The kid working the desk told me the day pass at the Houston location is over $30.

Second is it's very small. At my size I can barely walk between some of the machines.

Third is it's filled with kids who have no muscle filming their shitty lifts and walking around with no shirt or shoes on.

They do have some really cool equipment you won't find at other gyms but that or a holiday where other gyms are closed are the only reasons I'd go. I much prefer an LA Fitness or Fitness Connection for most of my training and yes, I realize I'm in the minority saying that.

What I find really strange is gyms are opening up in cities big and small all over the country all the time but in Dallas gyms are closing all the time. Just in the last 2 years we've had 3 LA Fitness locations close, 4 24 Hour Fitness locations close, and 2 Gold's Gyms close. I don't get how gyms are opening up in Lincoln, Nebraska, while gyms are closing regularly in Dallas, Texas, the fourth largest metro in the country.

 

[control]

Both are solid options and would be a dream come true for me
I’d be happy with a generic Golds Gym

I have a good gym for powerlifting, good bars and heavy dumbbells, but very little in the way of machines

I feel you. One of the reasons I moved to Texas is because I was tired of training at commercial gyms in Arizona.
EoS Fitness

 

[Siggy]

I feel you. One of the reasons I moved to Texas is because I was tired of training at commercial gyms in Arizona.
EoS Fitness

Im moving to Tucson in a few days. Going to miss LVAC. I am planning on joining VASA gym in Tucson.

 

[danieltx]

I just want to pop in and let you know I’m extremely jealous that Absolute Recomp is within driving distance for you. Texas is filled with top of the line gyms.
In Georgia I only have one decent gym 30 minutes away. And it would be a 4/10 gym in most cities. We don’t even have Hammer strength equipment. Let alone anything from Arsenal, prime, Panatta, etc

So no way I’d have that machine but I’d love to try it.
Lately I’ve been doing Sumo Squats on the belt squat holding the cable V-bar attachment, and that’s been hitting my glutes hard. Good alternative because most of us can hit the heaviest dumbbell for unlimited reps for DB Sumo Squats

It's really not that great of a gym but I get your perspective.

First off a day pass is $27. That's straight up rape. That's why the only other time I've gone was Christmas Eve when every other gym in Dallas closed at 12PM. The kid working the desk told me the day pass at the Houston location is over $30.

Second is it's very small. At my size I can barely walk between some of the machines.

Third is it's filled with kids who have no muscle filming their shitty lifts and walking around with no shirt or shoes on.

They do have some really cool equipment you won't find at other gyms but that or a holiday where other gyms are closed are the only reasons I'd go. I much prefer an LA Fitness or Fitness Connection for most of my training and yes, I realize I'm in the minority saying that.

What I find really strange is gyms are opening up in cities big and small all over the country all the time but in Dallas gyms are closing all the time. Just in the last 2 years we've had 3 LA Fitness locations close, 4 24 Hour Fitness locations close, and 2 Gold's Gyms close. I don't get how gyms are opening up in Lincoln, Nebraska, while gyms are closing regularly in Dallas, Texas, the fourth largest metro in the country.

I will say the best thing about Absolute Recomp is their we-don't-give-a-fuck attitude. They have this sign posted at the entrance and exit to the gym floor.

 

[control]

Im moving to Tucson in a few days. Going to miss LVAC. I am planning on joining VASA gym in Tucson.

I like some of the LVAC locations. I trained there for years. Definitely a lot of hot chicks.
I've driven through Tucson many times on the way to Mexico. Never been there, though, just drove through

 

[control]

I will say the best thing about Absolute Recomp is their we-don't-give-a-fuck attitude. They have this sign posted at the entrance and exit to the gym floor.

Fuck yeah, that's awesome

 

[bbxtreme]

I just want to pop in and let you know I’m extremely jealous that Absolute Recomp is within driving distance for you. Texas is filled with top of the line gyms.
In Georgia I only have one decent gym 30 minutes away. And it would be a 4/10 gym in most cities. We don’t even have Hammer strength equipment. Let alone anything from Arsenal, prime, Panatta, etc

So no way I’d have that machine but I’d love to try it.
Lately I’ve been doing Sumo Squats on the belt squat holding the cable V-bar attachment, and that’s been hitting my glutes hard. Good alternative because most of us can hit the heaviest dumbbell for unlimited reps for DB Sumo Squats

We have very limited options for gyms here in GA. It’s either old school hardcore gyms like Madhouse or upscale such as Lifetime. There is nothing like Absolute Recomp to my knowledge here sadly.

 

[danieltx]

We have very limited options for gyms here in GA. It’s either old school hardcore gyms like Madhouse or upscale such as Lifetime. There is nothing like Absolute Recomp to my knowledge here sadly.

I don't know if this is still open or how close it is to you but in summer 2018 I spent about 10 days in Atlanta because my girlfriend at the time was having major surgery. I trained at the LA Fitness at Ainsley Mall - it was my first time at an LA Fitness and I was impressed. It's still one of the biggest LA's I've seen and had a great selection of equipment, everything from Hammer Strength to Paramount.