1 / 6Cable Pull-through
Facing away from a low cable with a rope between your legs, you hinge at the hips and drive them forward to stand up. It teaches the hip hinge and builds the glutes and hamstrings.
GlutesLegs
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Cable
- Main muscle
- Glutes
- Also works
- Legs
- Beginner sets
- 3 × 10–15
- Rest
- 60 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Face away from a low pulley holding a rope between your legs.
- 2Step forward and hinge at the hips, back flat.
- 3Drive your hips forward to stand up tall.
- 4Squeeze your glutes, then hinge back.
Common mistakes
- Pulling with the arms
- Squatting down instead of pushing the hips back
- Leaning back at the top
Tips
- Step far enough forward that the weight lifts at the start
- Push your hips back with a flat back, arms relaxed
- Drive the hips forward and squeeze the glutes, standing straight
Questions
Is it good for beginners?
Yes. It is one of the easiest ways to learn the hip hinge used in deadlifts.
How many reps?
Three sets of 12 to 15.
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