Cable Straight Legs Pull Through (with rope) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Erector Spinae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Pull Through
How to: Cable Straight Legs Pull Through (with rope)
- Stand facing the cable machine with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grab the rope attachment with both hands and walk back, pulling the cable between your legs.
- Keep your knees slightly bent and hinge at the hips.
- Engage your glutes to pull the cable forward and upward to a standing position.
- Slowly reverse the motion to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the lower back.
- Using too much momentum instead of muscle control.
- Not fully extending the hips at the end of the movement.
Modifications
- Reduce weight to focus on form.
- Perform the exercise without the cable for beginners.
Tips
- Maintain a flat back throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to stabilize your body.
- Perform smoothly and control the weight all the way through each rep.
Cable Straight Legs Pull Through (with rope) Alternatives
Tags
glutes
hamstrings
strength
cable
fitness
beginner