Glutes
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Pull Through
Pull Through is a beginner-friendly glute exercise performed with a cable station. It also involves the legs.
Cable
The equipment listed for this variation.
Beginner
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Glutes
Pull Through also involves legs.
Strength
Movement pattern: hinge. This is a compound exercise.
Beginner
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Pull Through
- Begin standing a few feet in front of a low pulley with a rope or handle attached. Face away from the machine, straddling the cable, with your feet set wide apart.
- Begin the movement by reaching through your legs as far as possible, bending at the hips. Keep your knees slightly bent. Keeping your arms straight, extend through the hip to stand straight up. Avoid pulling upward through the shoulders; all of the motion should originate through the hips.
Variations
Alternatives
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FAQ
Common questions about Pull Through.
What muscles does Pull Through work?
Pull Through primarily trains the glutes and also involves the legs.
Is Pull Through beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is listed as beginner-friendly.
What equipment do I need for Pull Through?
This variation uses a cable station.
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