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cable standing hip extension

Animated demonstration of cable standing hip extension

How to do this exercise

  1. Step:1 Attach a cable to a low pulley and stand facing away from the machine.
  2. Step:2 Place the cable around your ankle and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Step:3 Keep your core engaged and your back straight throughout the exercise.
  4. Step:4 Slowly extend your leg straight back, squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement.
  5. Step:5 Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
  6. Step:6 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
  7. Step:7 Switch sides and repeat with the other leg.

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