Cable Standing Hip Extension

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Learn how to do the Cable Standing Hip Extension with proper form and technique. This cable exercise primarily targets your Glutes, with secondary emphasis on Hamstrings, Quadriceps.

Cable Standing Hip Extension exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Cable Standing Hip Extension

Follow these steps to perform the Cable Standing Hip Extension with correct form:

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

Cable Standing Hip Extension Muscles Worked

Primary

glutes

Secondary

hamstringsquadriceps

Exercise Details

Equipment
cable
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Extended

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