Cable standing hip extension exercise demonstration
Cable standing hip extension

Exercise

Cable standing hip extension

Cable standing hip extension is a moderate exercise. It trains glutes.

Muscles
GlutesHamstringsQuads

Detailed explanation

Attach a cable to a low pulley and stand facing away from the machine. Place the cable around your ankle and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Keep your core engaged and your back straight throughout the exercise.

Slowly extend your leg straight back, squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement. Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Attach a cable to a low pulley and stand facing away from the machine.

  2. 2

    Place the cable around your ankle and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Keep your core engaged and your back straight throughout the exercise.

  4. 4

    Slowly extend your leg straight back, squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

  7. 7

    Switch sides and repeat with the other leg.

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