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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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