Exercise Database

Cable Glute Exercises

Cable glute exercises include pull-throughs and other hip-focused patterns. The pulley direction and attachment determine how the resistance acts on the hips.

Equipment

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Muscle Groups

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Cable

cable pull through

The cable pull-through is a posterior chain exercise that emphasizes the hip hinge and targets the glutes and hamstrings. By using a cable machine, you maintain constant tension on the muscles throughout the entire movement. This exercise is an excellent low-impact alternative to traditional deadlifts and is highly effective for teaching proper hip mechanics and building glute power.

GlutesHamstrings

Cable

cable hip adduction

Cable hip adduction is a specialized isolation exercise designed to strengthen the inner thigh muscles, specifically the adductor group. By using a cable machine, you maintain constant tension throughout the movement as you pull your leg across the midline of your body. This is crucial for improving lateral stability, preventing injuries, and developing balanced leg strength and aesthetics for athletes and enthusiasts.

Glutes

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Overview

What to know before you pick a cable glute exercise

This collection links to 2 exercise guides, including cable pull through. Open each guide for its setup, instructions, and muscles worked. Matches may involve the muscle as a primary target or as part of a larger movement.

Selection Guide

How to choose the right option from this collection

Check the muscle's role

1 of the 2 matching guides lists glutes as a primary muscle. Start by comparing cable pull through, then explore the other guides for additional movement options.

Choose a suitable setup

Choose a pull-through for a hinge pattern and compare other hip-extension or abduction options separately. Set the cable and stance so you can control the return without being pulled back toward the stack.

Programming Notes

How to program cable glute work without guesswork

Plan this movement in your session

Record the cable attachment, stance, and pulley height for your chosen hip movement. Keep pull-throughs separate from abduction work, and progress resistance without losing control of the return toward the station.

Track a repeatable movement

Keep the same cable setup, range of motion, and pace when comparing sessions. Change one training variable at a time so a change in setup is not mistaken for progress.

Mistakes

Common cable glute training mistakes

•Using a cable pull-through as a backward lean instead of moving through the hips.

FAQ

Questions people ask about cable glute exercises

Which cable glute exercise guides can I browse?

There are 2 matching guides in this collection. Examples include cable pull through. The count includes movements where glutes is a primary or supporting muscle.

How should I choose cable glute exercises?

What should I avoid with cable glute training?

Using a cable pull-through as a backward lean instead of moving through the hips.

More equipment options

These guides train the same muscle group with different equipment. Check each guide's setup and muscles worked to choose an alternative that fits your session.

Barbell

barbell deadlift

Often called the king of exercises, the barbell deadlift is a total-body compound movement that builds massive strength in the posterior chain. It engages the legs, back, core, and grip. By lifting a loaded bar from the floor to a standing position, you develop functional power, bone density, and muscle mass, making it an essential component of any serious strength training program.

HamstringsGlutes

Bench

barbell hip thrust

The barbell hip thrust is widely considered the most effective exercise for building the gluteus maximus. By placing a loaded barbell across the hips and driving upward, you achieve maximum glute activation compared to traditional squats or deadlifts. This movement is essential for anyone looking to improve their posterior chain strength, enhance athletic power, and develop a firm, strong, and aesthetically pleasing lower body.