Cable Standing Hip Extension
This is an exercise for glutes and hamstring strengthening.
- Equipment
- Cable
- Muscle groups
- Legs
- Primary muscles
- Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
How to perform this exercise
- Standing at a cable tower attach an ankle cuff to a low pulley.
- Facing the weight stack, with a slight bend in your knees and your abs drawn in
- Slowly kick your ankle back in and arc as high as you are able to.
- Return to starting position and switch ankles.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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