Cable Pull-Through
Technique guide
Set-up
- Attach a rope to a low pulley and face away from the machine.
- Hold the rope between your legs with both hands and walk forward until the cable is tight.
- Stand with your feet a little wider than hip-width.
How to do it
- Hinge at the hips, letting the rope travel back between your legs.
- Stop when you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, with your back flat.
- Drive your hips forward to stand tall, squeezing your glutes.
Coaching cues
- Arms stay long: they only hold the rope.
- Push your hips back, not down.
Common mistakes
- Squatting instead of hinging.
- Leaning back at the top to finish.
Reviewed by Anthony Markson on 2026-11-01
This is general fitness information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, see a doctor or physiotherapist before training.
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