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§ L · Exercises · GlutesUpdated 6/2026

Cable Pull Through (with rope)

An effective exercise for glute power and hip extension.

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 with your feet hip-width apart, and grasp the rope so it passes between your legs.

  2. 02

    Brace your core, pull your shoulder blades back and down, and bend your knees slightly into the starting position.

  3. 03

    Pull the rope forward and upward by extending your hips, hinging at the hips, squeeze your glutes hard at the end of the contraction, and keep your back neutral.

  4. 04

    Return under control to the starting position by hinging at the hips, maintaining control and core tension before the next repetition.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Cable Pull Through (with rope) 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

Do not pull the movement with your arms; instead, focus on hip extension. Avoid overextending your back by keeping it neutral.

An effective exercise for glute power and hip extension.

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