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Cable Pull-Through guide
The Cable Pull-Through is a beginner-level compound cable lift that trains the Glutes (Gluteus Maximus). Use it when you want more glutes work with cable. Keep the range honest, add load only when every rep looks the same.
What muscles does the cable pull-through work?
The Cable Pull-Through primarily trains the Glutes (Gluteus Maximus), recruiting the surrounding glutes musculature and supporting muscles as a compound lift. Train it as part of a balanced glutes routine.
How do you do the cable pull-through?
To do the Cable Pull-Through: set the pulley so the cable lines up with the working limb. take a split or square stance you can hold still, then start the cable pull-through; move the load with the glutes (gluteus maximus). if another muscle takes over, shorten the range until glutes (gluteus maximus) is doing the work; control the lowering half. a bounce at the bottom is a missed rep on the cable pull-through; stop 1–2 reps before form breaks. add weight or a harder variation only after every working set looks the same.
- Set the pulley so the cable lines up with the working limb. Take a split or square stance you can hold still, then start the cable pull-through.
- Move the load with the glutes (gluteus maximus). If another muscle takes over, shorten the range until glutes (gluteus maximus) is doing the work.
- Control the lowering half. A bounce at the bottom is a missed rep on the cable pull-through.
- Stop 1–2 reps before form breaks. Add weight or a harder variation only after every working set looks the same.
What are the most common cable pull-through mistakes?
- Turning the cable pull-through into a momentum drill. — Slow the first two seconds of the lowering half until the glutes (gluteus maximus) stays tense.
- Cutting the range short to move more load. — Own the longest range you can keep tidy. Load comes after range.
- Letting the cable dictate sloppy setup. — Reset stance, grip and brace before every set, not after the first ugly rep.
Cable Pull-Through alternatives
Cable Pull-Through FAQ.
What muscles does the Cable Pull-Through work?
The Cable Pull-Through primarily targets the Glutes (Gluteus Maximus), training the Glutes as the main muscle group, along with supporting muscles as a compound movement.
Is the Cable Pull-Through a compound or isolation exercise?
The Cable Pull-Through is a compound exercise — it works multiple muscles and joints at once, so you can load it heavily.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Pull-Through?
You need a cable. Difficulty is rated beginner.
What are good alternatives to the Cable Pull-Through?
Good glutes alternatives include Barbell Hip Thrust, Kettlebell Swing, Sumo Deadlift.
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