Why a Glute Kickback Machine Belongs in a Home Gym
A glute kickback machine trains one leg at a time — you lie face-down on the pads and drive one leg back against plates or a stack, isolating the gluteus maximus. 🏋️
It is not a hip thrust machine. A hip thrust drives both legs from the floor — and the kickback isolates one leg at a time, with no balance demands. Our best hip thrust machines guide covers the two-legged lift.
It is not a cable kickback either. A cable kickback hangs the load from a pulley and a strap — and the machine fixes the path, so the leg moves the same way every rep.
This guide follows our best crash pads guide — the previous guide in the series — and the same rules apply: every pick researched, every conflict printed, nothing settled for you.
The stated prices run from $405 for the Powerline to $2,430 for the TKO — six times — and the Booty Builder states no price in the records checked.
The stated footprints run from 1,716 square inches for the Powerline, by the dealer length, to 3,201 for the TKO — and the Titan and the Sleipnir state no dimensions at all.
The stated machine weights run from 33 lb for the Titan, by its Amazon listing title, to 385 lb for the Booty Builder — about 11.7 times — and the Powerline’s weight carries a dagger.
How We Picked
We read maker pages, dealer pages and listing records for eighteen kickback machines — and kept the six that earned a slot.
A pick had to be a dedicated glute kickback machine, sold in 2026, with a genuine photo of the named product — and a price, a size and a weight in the records checked, or a stated reason the figure is missing.
This category disagrees on the basics. The Powerline carries two lengths and three weights, the Titan carries two prices, and the Booty Builder states no price at all.
Every conflict below is printed, not settled. Where two records disagree, both figures appear — and the table marks the conflicted figures with a dagger.
Every pick figure is a real photo of the named machine — the maker’s photo or the listing photo — and the section figures show the same machines from other angles or in use, captioned as what they show.
The Dynasty renders carry transparency and were flattened onto a white background for this guide — and the featured photo is the Amazon listing’s own shot of the Powerline in use.
The Titan figures come from Titan’s own gallery — the studio shot and the gym-floor set — and the Dynasty installed photos share one gym shoot — different frames in each case, never the same frame twice. The Booty Builder figures are the maker’s renders from different angles.
The woman in the featured photo wears ordinary training kit — and no figure here is presented as a machine it is not.
- Price: the maker or listing price as sourced, with the date or the record named.
- Size: the stated inches long and wide, and the floor area in square inches.
- Weight: the stated pounds of the machine itself.
- Load: the stated pounds it is rated to carry, where any record states one.
- Extras: the horns, the cuff, the pads and the warranty stated in the box.
Also considered: the Bolt Assassin Plate Loaded Kickback — $3,495, 91 by 36 by 66 inches, the dearest machine in the records checked.
It was set aside because it costs more than every pick here and the same maker’s Sleipnir already covers Bolt.
Also considered: the Dynasty DRE8032 Standing Rear Kick — from $2,559.
It was set aside because it costs more than the DSH007 and the same maker’s pick already covers Dynasty.
Also considered: the Dynasty DPB410 Multi Back Extension — $2,149, 68.2 by 41.4 by 46.8 inches, 302 lb.
It was set aside because it is a back-extension hybrid, not a dedicated kickback machine.
Also considered: the BLK BOX Glute Kickback — £2,765 on sale, 70 kg stack, 2:1 pulley, UK.
It was set aside because it is UK-priced and no USD figure was found in the records checked.
Also considered: the Titanium Strength Leverage EL-PL41, 150 kg max load, and the Selectorised BSRX-S64, 125 kg stack, both EU.
They were set aside because they are EU-market machines with no USD pricing in the records checked.
Also considered: the Freak Athlete Hyper Pro — $750 to $900, multi-function.
It was set aside because it is a multi-function station, not a dedicated kickback machine.
Also considered: the GMWD Hip Thrust and the Lifepro GluteBlast.
They were set aside because they are hip-thrust machines — a different movement — and a live hip-thrust guide already covers them.
Also considered: the Primal Performance kickback — AU $5,481 and up.
It was set aside because it is Australian-priced and no USD figure was found in the records checked.
Also considered: the Mango kickback machine — B2B.
It was set aside because no retail price or specs were found in the records checked.
Also considered: the TKO 7018 G2 Glute Kickback — a second TKO kickback model on Gtech’s own page.
It was set aside because the 721RK already covers TKO and no separate price or specs were verified for the 7018 in the records checked.
Comparison
| Pick | Price | Size | Weight | Standout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerline PGM200X Glute Master | $405 | 66 × 26 in † | 64 lb † | Best Overall, cheapest pick |
| Titan Fitness Plate-Loaded Kickback | $659.97 † | Not stated | 33 lb (listing title) | Best Versatile, 330 lb load |
| Dynasty Rear Kick DSH007 | $1,989 | 65.9 × 46 in | 254 lb | Best for Heavy Loading, 331 lb |
| Bolt Fitness Sleipnir Rear Kick Back | $2,395 | Not stated | Not stated | Best Commercial |
| TKO 721RK Leverage Glute Kick Back | $2,430 | 66 × 48.5 in | 253 lb | Best Premium, dearest pick |
| Booty Builder Selectorized Kick Back | Not stated | 59 × 34 in | 385 lb | Best Selectorised, 110 lb stack |
Read the table honestly: the price column is in because five picks state a price — and the Booty Builder states none in the records checked, so its cell says so.
The daggers mark the conflicted table figures. The Powerline’s 66 inches is the dealer length — the maker’s data sheet says 70 inches. Its 64 lb is the maker’s weight — dealers list 67 lb and 84 lb.
The Titan’s $659.97 is Titan’s own store price — Amazon records list $769.97 and $787.02, so all three are printed and the table carries a dagger.
The stated prices run from $405 for the Powerline to $2,430 for the TKO — six times — and the Booty Builder states no price at all.
The stated machine weights run from 33 lb for the Titan, by its Amazon listing title, to 385 lb for the Booty Builder — about 11.7 times — and the Powerline’s 64 lb carries a dagger, because dealers list 67 lb and 84 lb.
Only three picks state a load figure at all — the Powerline about 75 lb by one dealer, the Titan 330 lb and the Dynasty 331 lb — and the Dynasty is highest by 1 lb over the Titan.
Four picks state dimensions — the Powerline, the Dynasty, the TKO and the Booty Builder — and the Titan and the Sleipnir state none in the records checked.
Five picks are plate-loaded and one is selectorised — the Booty Builder alone, with its 110 lb stack plus bands.
One pick states a warranty — the Powerline’s 10-year frame term — and the other five state no term in the records checked.
No pick here states a star rating — so none is printed.
Powerline PGM200X Glute Master — Best Overall
The Powerline is the overall pick — $405, the cheapest stated price here, with the smallest stated footprint and a 10-year frame warranty. 🏆
The price is $405 on Dick’s Sporting Goods and Strength Warehouse, in stock — and RehabMart lists it at $441.68 on sale.
The size is 66 inches by 26 inches, the dealer length — the maker’s data sheet says 70 inches — so both are printed and the table carries a dagger.
The weight is unsettled — 64 lb by the maker against 67 lb and 84 lb at dealers — so all three are printed and the table carries a dagger.
The max load is about 75 lb by one dealer, RehabMart — the lowest stated load here, and a single-dealer figure, so it is qualified every time.
It is a single-leg machine on a standard plate post, with adjustable forearm pads and leg rollers — and a 10-year frame warranty with 1-year parts.
The featured photo shows the movement — face down on the forearm pads, one leg driving back against the loaded arm.
Pros
- Best overall — $405, the cheapest stated price here.
- Smallest stated footprint — 1,716 sq in by the dealer length.
- 10-year frame warranty — the only stated frame term here.
Cons
- Length unsettled — 66 in against 70 in on the maker sheet.
- Weight unsettled — 64 lb against 67 lb and 84 lb.
- Lowest stated load — about 75 lb by one dealer.
Listing check: confirm the PGM200X Glute Master, the $405 price — and check Dick’s or Strength Warehouse first, because Body-Solid sells through dealers.
Best for: a buyer who wants the overall pick — the cheapest stated price with the smallest stated footprint.
May not fit: anyone who wants a settled length or weight, anyone who wants a 300 lb load, or anyone who wants a selectorised stack.
Titan Fitness Plate-Loaded Kickback — Best Versatile
The Titan is the versatile pick — $659.97, dual sleeves, a 330 lb load — and the manual says it also does glute bridges and hamstring curls. 🔄
The price is $659.97 on Titan’s own store — and Amazon records list $769.97 and $787.02, so all three are printed and the table carries a dagger.
The load is 330 lb on dual Olympic sleeves — the second-highest stated load here, 1 lb below the Dynasty.
The machine weight is 33 lb by its Amazon listing title — the manual states no weight — so the figure is qualified, never flattened.
No dimensions are stated in the records checked — so none are printed, and the table cell says so.
The footplate adjusts — and the manual lists glute bridges and hamstring curls alongside kickbacks, the only pick that states a second and third movement.
Pros
- Best versatile — kickbacks plus glute bridges and hamstring curls, per the manual.
- Dual Olympic sleeves — 330 lb load, second-highest stated here.
- $659.97 on Titan’s own store — below the Amazon records.
Cons
- Price unsettled — $659.97 against $769.97 and $787.02.
- No dimensions stated — in the records checked.
- Machine weight from the listing title only — the manual states none.
Listing check: confirm the Plate-Loaded Kickback, the 330 lb load, the $659.97 price — and check Titan’s own site first, because Titan sells direct.
Best for: a buyer who wants one machine for kickbacks, glute bridges and hamstring curls.
May not fit: anyone who wants a settled price, anyone who wants stated dimensions, or anyone who wants a selectorised stack.
Dynasty Rear Kick DSH007 — Best for Heavy Loading
The Dynasty is the heavy-loading pick — $1,989, a 331 lb max load, the highest stated here by 1 lb over the Titan. 💪
The price is $1,989 on Dynasty’s own store, down from $2,219, with free shipping.
The size is 65.9 inches by 46 inches, 254 lb net — a 3,031.4 square inch footprint.
It loads on a single Olympic horn, with a 20-degree body pad, a dual-angle anti-slip footplate, a padded calf support and angled handles.
The maker’s own diagram rounds the size to 66.0 by 45.8 inches — the spec-table figures are the ones printed in the table.
The frame is matte black, commercial grade — and the machine ships free from the maker’s store.
Pros
- Best for heavy loading — 331 lb, the highest stated load here.
- Single Olympic horn — one plate stack, simple loading.
- 20-degree body pad, dual-angle footplate and calf support — all stated by the maker.
Cons
- Price — $1,989, $1,584 above the cheapest stated price here.
- One horn only — no dual sleeves like the Titan.
- Second-largest stated footprint — 3,031.4 sq in.
Listing check: confirm the Rear Kick DSH007, the 65.9-by-46-inch size, the $1,989 price — and check Dynasty’s own site first, because Dynasty sells direct.
Best for: a buyer who wants the heaviest stated load — 331 lb on a single horn.
May not fit: anyone who wants the cheapest pick here, anyone who wants dual sleeves, or anyone who wants the smallest footprint.
Bolt Fitness Sleipnir Rear Kick Back — Best Commercial
The Sleipnir is the commercial pick — $2,395, commercial-grade steel and industrial bearings, sold through an authorized dealer. 🏭
The price is $2,395 on FitnessZone, an authorized Bolt dealer nationwide.
The foot platform adjusts, the chest support is ergonomic, and the plate storage horns are built into the frame.
The bearings are industrial-grade and the frame is heavy-duty commercial steel, per the dealer.
No dimensions, weight or capacity are stated in the records checked — so none are printed, and the table cells say so.
Pros
- Best commercial — commercial steel and industrial bearings.
- Plate storage horns built in — the only pick that states them.
- Authorized-dealer buy — FitnessZone is Bolt’s authorized dealer.
Cons
- No dimensions, weight or capacity stated — in the records checked.
- Price — $2,395, $1,990 above the cheapest stated price here.
- No stated load — so train to what the listing states.
Listing check: confirm the Sleipnir Rear Kick Back, the $2,395 price — and check FitnessZone first, because Bolt sells through authorized dealers.
Best for: a buyer who wants the commercial pick — the dealer-backed machine with storage horns.
May not fit: anyone who wants a stated size, weight or capacity, anyone who wants the cheapest pick here, or anyone who wants a selectorised stack.
TKO 721RK Leverage Glute Kick Back — Best Premium
The TKO is the premium pick — $2,430, the dearest stated price here, with an oversized pivot and a slip-resistant steel platform. 👑
The price is $2,430 on Gtech Fitness, with free shipping.
The size is 66 inches by 48.5 inches, 253 lb — 3,201 square inches, the largest stated footprint here.
The pivot is oversized, the platform is slip-resistant steel, and the forearm support comes with grips.
It is Olympic plate-loaded, for home or commercial use — and the plates are not included.
No capacity is stated in the records checked — so none is printed, and the table has no load figure for this pick.
Pros
- Best premium — $2,430, the dearest stated price here.
- Largest stated footprint — 3,201 sq in, the most floor room here.
- Oversized pivot and steel platform — the maker’s stated build points.
Cons
- Price — $2,430, the dearest stated price here.
- Largest stated footprint — needs the most floor of any pick here.
- No capacity stated — in the records checked.
Listing check: confirm the 721RK Leverage Glute Kick Back, the 66-by-48.5-inch size, the $2,430 price — and check Gtech Fitness first, because TKO sells through dealers.
Best for: a buyer who wants the premium pick — the dearest machine with the biggest stated footprint.
May not fit: anyone who wants the cheapest pick here, anyone short on floor space, or anyone who wants a stated capacity.
Booty Builder Selectorized Kick Back — Best Selectorised
The Booty Builder is the selectorised pick — the only stack machine here, a 110 lb stack plus bands, 385 lb net and the heaviest machine here. 🎯
No USD price was found — the maker site lists no price and dealers quote on request — so no price is printed.
The size is 59 inches by 34 inches, 385 lb net — 2,006 square inches, delivered on one pallet almost fully assembled.
The resistance is a 110 lb pin-selected stack plus rubber bands — no plates to load, and no max-load rating was found for it.
It comes with an ankle cuff, a raised foot platform and multiple handles — the cuff is the only one stated here.
Pros
- Best selectorised — the only stack machine here, no plates needed.
- Heaviest machine here — 385 lb net, the most stated weight.
- Ankle cuff included — the only pick that states one.
Cons
- No USD price found — dealers quote on request.
- Heaviest machine here — 385 lb to move and place.
- 110 lb stack — below the Titan’s 330 lb and the Dynasty’s 331 lb loads.
Listing check: confirm the Selectorized Kick Back, the 110 lb stack, the 59-by-34-inch size — and ask the dealer for the USD price, because none was found in the records checked.
Best for: a buyer who wants the selectorised pick — pin-selected resistance with no plates to load.
May not fit: anyone who wants a stated USD price, anyone who wants a 300 lb load, or anyone who needs the lightest machine here.
How to Choose
Start with the price. The stated prices run from $405 for the Powerline to $2,430 for the TKO — six times — and the Booty Builder states no price at all.
Then check the type. Five picks are plate-loaded and one is selectorised — and a cable machine does the same kickback with a strap, so our best cable machines guide covers that route too.
Then check the load. Only three picks state a load figure — the Powerline about 75 lb by one dealer, the Titan 330 lb and the Dynasty 331 lb — so train to the lowest figure your listing states.
Then check the size. Four picks state dimensions — the TKO is largest at 3,201 sq in and the Powerline smallest at 1,716 by the dealer length — and the Titan and the Sleipnir state none.
Then check the weight. The stated machine weights run from 33 lb for the Titan, by its Amazon listing title, to 385 lb for the Booty Builder — about 11.7 times — and the Powerline’s weight carries a dagger.
Then check the extras. Storage horns on the Sleipnir, an ankle cuff on the Booty Builder, a calf support on the Dynasty, second movements on the Titan.
Then check the warranty. Only the Powerline states one — a 10-year frame term with 1-year parts — and the other five state no term in the records checked.
Choose Your Type
Plate-loaded means you add Olympic plates — five picks here — and the load grows with the plates you own.
Selectorised means a pin and a stack — the Booty Builder alone — 110 lb plus bands, no plates to load.
A band-only kickback is the cheapest route of all — our best glute bands guide covers the bands — and a machine fixes the path the bands leave free.
The hip abductor machine trains the outer hip from a seated position — a different movement from the kickback — and our best hip abductor machines guide covers it.
Single-leg work is the point either way — one leg at a time, the machine holding the path steady while the other leg rests.
Choose Your Load
The loads stated here run from about 75 lb for the Powerline, by one dealer, to 331 lb for the Dynasty — and the Titan sits 1 lb below at 330.
Two picks state no capacity at all — the Sleipnir and the TKO — so check the listing before you buy, and train to what it states.
The Booty Builder’s 110 lb stack is a different number from a plate load — pin-selected, plus bands — and no max-load rating was found for it.
The plates you load matter as much as the machine — our best weight plates guide covers the plates — and bumper plates spread the load on the horn.
Start light. Learn the path with an empty arm first, add plates a little at a time — and do not chase the 331 lb figure on day one.
Choose Your Footprint
The footprints stated here run from 1,716 sq in for the Powerline, by the dealer length, to 3,201 for the TKO — about 1.9 times.
The Dynasty is 3,031.4 sq in — and its own diagram rounds the size to 66.0 by 45.8 inches against the spec table’s 65.9 by 46.0.
The Booty Builder is 2,006 sq in — second-smallest of the four that state a size — but at 385 lb it is the heaviest to place.
The Titan and the Sleipnir state no dimensions at all — so measure the listing’s photos against your floor before you buy.
Measure the floor before you buy. A kickback machine needs room behind it for the leg’s path — and room beside it to load the plates.
Choose Your Extras
The extras are what separate near-identical frames. The Sleipnir’s storage horns, the Booty Builder’s ankle cuff, the Dynasty’s calf support, the Titan’s second movements.
The ankle strap is the cable version’s key part — our best ankle straps guide covers the straps — and the Booty Builder is the only pick here with a cuff in the box.
The glute ham developer trains the same back-of-the-leg chain from a different angle — and our best glute ham developer machines guide covers it.
Handles matter when the load gets heavy — the Dynasty’s angled handles, the TKO’s forearm grips, the Booty Builder’s multiple handles.
Check the small parts before you buy — the collar, the pin, the cuff clip — because a missing collar stops a plate-loaded session cold.
Safety
A kickback machine loads one leg at a time — the hip, the knee and your back all need care. The seven steps below are the safety baseline — and the medical note at the end is the clinician’s part.
1. See a clinician first if you have a hip, knee, back or heart condition — or if you are recovering from surgery. A kickback machine is not a treatment, and the clinician’s word comes before the buy.
2. Check the machine before every session. Look for a loose pivot, a worn band, and a plate that slides on the horn — and retire a part that no longer holds.
3. Train to the lowest stated load on your listing. The Dynasty’s records say 331 lb and the Titan’s say 330 lb — and the Powerline’s say about 75 lb by one dealer — so take the lowest figure, not the highest.
4. Load the plates with the arm at rest, collar on. A plate that slides off a moving arm is the most common plate-loaded accident — and the collar is the cheapest insurance.
5. Start light and slow. Learn the path with an empty arm first, add plates a little at a time — and do not swing the leg to move a load you cannot control.
6. Keep the floor clear and flat. A kickback needs room behind the machine for the leg’s path — and children and pets stay clear while you train.
7. A hip or back condition is a clinician’s question. See a clinician before buying a kickback machine to help it — and do not use any pick here as treatment for a hip, back or other health condition.
This guide is general information only, not medical advice. Glute kickback machines are general fitness tools and are not intended to treat or cure any health condition. If you have a hip problem, a back condition, or are recovering from surgery, talk to a clinician before training with a kickback machine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a glute kickback machine fix my hip or back pain?
No — this guide makes no treatment claim for any pick here. A kickback machine is a general fitness tool for healthy users, not a treatment for hip pain, back pain or any health condition.
A hip that keeps hurting, a back that is getting worse, or an injury that is not healing is a clinician’s question, not a shopping question. See a clinician first, and buy a kickback machine only for general fitness, not for fixing.
Plate-loaded or selectorised?
Five picks here are plate-loaded — the load grows with the plates you own — and the Booty Builder alone is selectorised, with a 110 lb stack plus bands.
Plate-loaded suits a lifter who already owns plates — and selectorised suits a lifter who wants a pin and no loading.
What size do I need?
The footprints stated here run from 1,716 sq in for the Powerline, by the dealer length, to 3,201 for the TKO — so measure your floor before you buy.
The Titan and the Sleipnir state no dimensions at all — so check the listing’s photos against your floor, and leave room behind the machine for the leg’s path.
How much load do I need?
Only three picks state a load figure — the Powerline about 75 lb by one dealer, the Titan 330 lb and the Dynasty 331 lb. The Sleipnir and the TKO state none, and the Booty Builder states a 110 lb stack.
Start light either way — learn the path with an empty arm, add plates a little at a time, and train to the lowest figure your listing states.
Do I need plates as well?
Five picks here are plate-loaded and the plates are not included — the TKO’s records say so outright, and no other pick’s records list plates in the box. The Booty Builder needs none — its stack is built in.
The Powerline takes standard plates on its post — and the Titan, Dynasty, Sleipnir and TKO take Olympic plates — so check which plates you already own before you pick.
How do I store a kickback machine?
Park it against a wall with the arm at rest, plates off the horn and the collar on the post. The Booty Builder is the heaviest here at 385 lb — move it once, then leave it.
Keep the pivot and the footplate dry and out of direct sun — and wipe the pads down after use.
Our Pick: Start Here
Start with the Powerline PGM200X Glute Master if you want the overall pick — the cheapest stated price with the smallest stated footprint.
Start with the Titan Fitness Plate-Loaded Kickback if you want the versatile pick — kickbacks plus glute bridges and hamstring curls, per the manual.
Start with the Dynasty Rear Kick DSH007 if you want the heavy-loading pick — 331 lb, the highest stated load here.
Start with the Bolt Fitness Sleipnir Rear Kick Back if you want the commercial pick — the dealer-backed machine with storage horns.
Start with the TKO 721RK Leverage Glute Kick Back if you want the premium pick — the dearest machine with the biggest stated footprint.
Start with the Booty Builder Selectorized Kick Back if you want the selectorised pick — pin-selected resistance with no plates to load.
Whichever you start with, train to the lowest stated load, check the listing is live, and do not train through pain.
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Specs in this guide come from maker and listing records checked during research; where records conflict, the conflict is printed in the guide rather than resolved by picking one figure.