Cable Pull-Through primarily works the glutes and hamstrings. It is categorized as a hinge movement and uses Cable machine.
- Primary muscles
- glutes and hamstrings
- Equipment
- Cable machine
- Movement pattern
- hinge
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Cable Pull-Through
- Set up deliberately for Cable Pull-Through
- Own the lowering phase — control beats speed
- Stop the set while reps still look the same
Common mistakes
- Chasing load past form — reduce weight and rebuild
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is glutes, with hamstrings also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Kettlebell Deadlift · Glute Bridge · Hip Thrust / Loaded Bridge · Kettlebell Swing · Rack Pull · Single-Leg Hip Thrust
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