Cable Standing Hip Thrust Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Hip Thrust
How to: Cable Standing Hip Thrust
- Attach a cable to your waist and stand facing away from the machine.
- Bend your knees slightly and lean forward at the hips.
- Drive your hips forward while squeezing your glutes.
- Pause at the top and then return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning too far forward or backward during the thrust.
- Not fully extending the hips at the top.
- Using excessive momentum instead of controlled movements.
Modifications
- Use a lower weight setting for beginners.
- Perform the exercise using body weight to practice the form.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid hyperextending your lower back.
- Adjust the weight on the cable machine according to your capacity.
Cable Standing Hip Thrust Alternatives
Tags
hips
glutes
strength
cable
core
lower body