# Pull Through (Cable)

> A cable hip hinge where you stand with your back to the stack and drive your hips forward to build glutes.

Page: https://fitnessie.app/exercises/cable-pull-through/
Type: Cable · Hinge
Demo video: https://fitnessie.app/demos/pull-through-cable/8894b136dbfe0fb5.mp4

## How to do it

1. Attach a rope to the low pulley, face away from the stack with the rope between your thighs, and step out until the cable is tight.
2. Soften your knees and keep your arms straight.
3. Hinge at the hips and let the rope move back between your thighs.
4. Drive your hips forward to stand and squeeze your glutes at the top.

## Key cues

- Hinge, don't squat
- Back flat
- Arms stay straight
- Squeeze glutes at the top

## Common mistakes

- Rounding your back
- Bending your arms to pull the rope
- Locking your knees
- Leaning back at the top instead of standing tall

## Muscles worked

- Primary: Glutes
- Secondary: Lower back, hamstrings and adductors

## Equipment

Cable machine and rope handle.

## References

- [StrengthLog: Cable Pull-Through](https://www.strengthlog.com/cable-pull-through/)
- [BarBend: Cable Pull-Through](https://barbend.com/cable-pull-through/)