Hip extension standing with a cable machine
IntermediateUpdated 27/02/2026
Position

Muscle map

Starting position
4
How to perform it
Perform the described movement slowly and steadily while keeping the involved joints aligned. Complete the range without using momentum through the hardest portion. Prioritize control over speed. Maintain useful tension through the range and deliberately reset the starting position before the next repetition.
Muscles worked
Femoralesglutes and flexors of hip
Tips
Do not turn the final repetitions into fast or partial movements. Aim to load hamstrings and glutes and hip flexors without sacrificing position; at intermediate level, progress control first and then add load, repetitions or complexity. Keep resistance continuous and avoid letting the cable or band suddenly go slack.