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Cable Pull-Through.

An accessory exercise that strengthens the glutes and hamstrings through a hip-hinge movement.

BeginnerCable Machine
Cable Pull-Through
The numbers
Sets
2–4
Reps
10–15
Rest
45–75
Muscles
Primary
Glutes · Hamstrings
Secondary
Lower back
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Set cable pulley to a low position with a rope attachment.

  2. Step 02

    Stand facing away from the machine, straddling the cable.

  3. Step 03

    Grasp the rope between your legs with both hands.

  4. Step 04

    Hinge at the hips, pushing your glutes back and maintaining a slight knee bend.

  5. Step 05

    Drive hips forward powerfully, squeezing glutes to return to standing.

  6. Step 06

    Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout.

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Focus on hip extension, not lower back movement.

  • Initiate the movement by pushing your hips back.

  • Squeeze your glutes forcefully at the top of the movement.