Cable pull-through
Also called pull-through
- Works
- Buttocks · gluteus maximus
- Back of the thigh · hamstrings
- Needs
- Cable machine
Setup
Put a rope on a low pulley. Stand facing away from the machine and hold the rope between your legs. Walk forward two steps.
Steps
- Push your hips back and let the rope pull your hands between your legs.
- Keep your back flat.
- Push your hips forward to stand up tall.
Breathing
Take a breath and tighten your stomach before each rep. Breathe out as you come up.
Where you feel it
In your buttocks and the back of your thighs.
Common mistakes
- Squatting instead of pushing the hips back.
- Pulling with the arms.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.