Cable Standing Hip Extension
The Cable Standing Hip Extension primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, with secondary activation of the Biceps Femoris (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Quadratus Lumborum, Rectus Abdominis. It is a cable isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A cable isolation push exercise targeting the Gluteus Maximus.
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Hinge |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Gluteus Maximus |
| Secondary | Biceps Femoris (Long Head) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Biceps Femoris (Long Head) (hamstrings)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle External Obliques (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Gluteus Medius (glutes)
- Stabilizer Muscle Gluteus Minimus (glutes)
- Stabilizer Muscle Quadratus Lumborum (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Attach ankle cuff to low pulley. With cuff on one ankle, grasp ballet bar with both hands and step back with other foot. Elbows remain straight. Attached leg is straight and foot is slightly off floor. Execution: Pull cable attachment back by extending hip. Return leg to original position. Repeat. Continue with opposite leg. Comments: Also seeCable Bent-over Hip Extensionfor more bent over posture.
Alternative Exercises
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