The Primal Performance Series Rear Kick is a plate loaded glute kickback machine that isolates the glutes while also working the hamstrings and hip flexors. The bullhorn takes up to 125 kg of plates and the machine is rated to 300 kg including the user, making it a commercial grade glute station for gyms and PT studios. It measures 1560 × 1300 mm on the floor and 1730 mm high.

Kickbacks with a cable or band are hard to load heavily and easy to do badly. Here the user braces on cushioned knee pads and drives a guided lever arm, so the glutes can be loaded progressively with steady form from the first set.

Who it is for

• Commercial gyms building out a dedicated glute zone
• PT studios whose clients prioritise glute strength and shape
• Women focused and boutique strength gyms where glute machines are in constant demand
• Strength and conditioning programs adding hip extension work for sprinting and jumping athletes

Key features

• Adjustable lever arm that follows the body's natural kickback path
• 125 kg bullhorn capacity for progressive overload
• 300 kg maximum capacity including the user
• Cushioned knee pads and gloss black grid style non slip foot plates for a stable, repeatable set up
• Laser cut steel frame with a durable black electro powder finish, built for high volume use
• Urethane injection moulded pads with double stitched covers

Glute and hamstring training uses

A rear kick trains hip extension one leg at a time. Supporting the body on the knee pads takes the lower back out of the lift and puts the work squarely on the glutes.

• Primary: gluteus maximus
• Secondary: hamstrings, with hip flexor involvement on the return
• Single leg glute hypertrophy work in moderate to high rep ranges
• Correcting side to side glute strength differences
• Glute activation before squats, deadlifts and sprint sessions

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How much space does the Rear Kick need?

The machine is 1560 mm long, 1300 mm wide and 1730 mm high. The working leg extends behind the machine, so keep at least 600 mm clear around it, and more behind it; plan on a zone of about 2.8 × 2.5 m.

How much weight can I load on it?

The bullhorn takes up to 125 kg of 50 mm Olympic plates, and total capacity is 300 kg including the user. Plates are not included.

Is ceiling height an issue?

No. The frame is 1730 mm tall and the kick moves backwards, not upwards past the frame, so a standard 2.4 m ceiling is plenty.

What is covered by the warranty?

Primal Strength offers a full commercial warranty of 5 years on the frame, 2 years on parts (labour not included), and 1 year on pads and wearables.

Do you deliver and install across Australia?

Yes. We ship Australia-wide from our Melbourne warehouse, and most metro deliveries arrive 1 to 7 business days after dispatch. It weighs 234 kg packed, so some regional addresses need a freight quote. Use the Ask about this machine form on this page for a delivery and installation quote.

Is a glute kickback machine better than cable kickbacks?

For most members, yes. The knee pads and foot plates lock the body in place and the plate loaded lever allows much heavier, more consistent loading than an ankle strap on a cable.

Building a glute zone? Ask our team about pairing the Rear Kick with the Primal Standing Hip Thrust and Glute/Hip Abductor.