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§ L · Exercises · GlutesUpdated 6/2026

Cable pull through

The cable pull-through is a glute-focused hip-hinge exercise that effectively trains hip extension without using a barbell.

Muscle group
Glutes
Equipment
Cable
Exercise type
Compound
Technique
Basic technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Glutes
Supporting muscles
Lower BackHamstrings

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Stand facing away from the cable machine with your feet hip-width apart and the cable running between your legs.

  2. 02

    Grip the rope attachment with both hands, step forward until the weight stack lifts, and brace your core.

  3. 03

    Hinge at your hips: push your hips back, keep your spine neutral, and let your hands move between your legs without squatting.

  4. 04

    Drive your hips forward and squeeze your glutes hard until you are standing upright and the rope is in front of your hips.

  5. 05

    Return under control to the hip-hinged position, keeping tension on the cable the entire time.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Cable pull through is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Keep your weight over the middle of your feet and your shins nearly vertical so the movement stays a hip hinge. Do not overextend your lower back at the top; instead, finish by squeezing your glutes hard in the standing position.

The cable pull-through is a glute-focused hip-hinge exercise that effectively trains hip extension without using a barbell.

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