Cable Pull-Through

Technique

Stand facing away from a low cable pulley with the rope attachment between your legs. Hinge forward at your hips, letting the rope pull your arms back between your thighs while keeping your back flat. Drive your hips forward explosively to stand up straight, squeezing your glutes. Keep your arms relaxed and let your hips do the work.

Steps

1. Face away from the low pulley and hold the rope between your legs
2. Step forward until the cable is taut and plant your feet securely
3. Brace your core and hinge your hips backward with a flat back
4. Let your relaxed arms travel between your thighs
5. Drive your hips forward to stand tall and squeeze your glutes

Common mistakes

• Squatting down instead of hinging at the hips
• Rounding or overextending the lower back
• Pulling the rope with the arms
• Leaning backward at the top

Variations

• Wide-stance cable pull-through
• Staggered-stance cable pull-through
• Single-leg cable pull-through
• Resistance-band pull-through

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