Cable Hip Extension


Pro Tip

If you don't have the attachment shown in the video, you can always improvise with a regular pulley handle, but it is not ideal.


How To

  1. Standing upright, hold onto the pole with one leg attached to the machine.
  2. Exhale and extend your leg behind you while keeping it straight.
  3. Continue until you can no longer extend it further behind you without moving your torso.
  4. Inhale and bring your leg forward, allowing it to return to the starting position.
  5. After all reps are completed, switch sides and repeat the movement. 10 reps prescribed means you should perform 10 reps on each side (20 total).

Primary Muscle Groups

Glutes

Muscles of your butt.

Hamstrings

Muscles spanning the back of your thigh.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.


Equipment

Ankle Cuff

This cuff attaches to your ankles. Make sure you attach it tightly so that your ankles do not have wiggle room.

Single Pulley Tower

If unavailable, you can go to a machine with two towers instead. If you do this, just use one of the two towers.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment