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cable standing hip extension

cable standing hip extension exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: cable.

cable standing hip extension exercise demonstration
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
hamstrings
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
cable

Secondary muscles

hamstrings, quadriceps

How to perform

  1. Attach a cable to a low pulley and stand facing away from the machine.
  2. Place the cable around your ankle and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Keep your core engaged and your back straight throughout the exercise.
  4. Slowly extend your leg straight back, squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement.
  5. Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
  7. Switch sides and repeat with the other leg.