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Cable Standing Hip Extension

Beginner
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How to Do It

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

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec

Body Part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Cable

Muscles Worked

PrimaryGlutes
Secondary
HamstringsQuadriceps