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cable standing hip extension

cable standing hip extension is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Attach a cable to a low pulley and stand facing away from the machine.

Step 2. Place the cable around your ankle and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Step 3. Keep your core engaged and your back straight throughout the exercise.

Step 4. Slowly extend your leg straight back, squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement.

Step 5. Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.

Step 6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

glutes

Secondary muscles

hamstringsquadriceps

Primary body parts

thighsglutes

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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