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Rope Cable Pull-Through
Cable · Hinge · Compound
GlutesHamstrings Erector Spinae Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Glutes, Hamstrings
- Secondary muscles
- Erector Spinae
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement pattern
- Hinge (Pull force)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Working rep range
- 12-15 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 75 seconds rest
- Intensity & MET
- Moderate (5.2 MET)
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Stand facing away from a low pulley holding the rope attachment between your legs.
- Let the cable pull your hips back into a clean hinge with shins vertical.
- Snap your hips forward and squeeze your glutes without hyperextending your lower back.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Rope Cable Pull-Through. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| 45-Degree Glute-Ham Back Extension | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Bodyweight Feet Elevated Staggered Glute Bridge | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Heavy Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift | Kettlebell swap | Kettlebell |
| Kettlebell Deadlift | Kettlebell swap | Kettlebell |
| Kettlebell Kickstand One Leg Deadlift | Kettlebell swap | Kettlebell |
| Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift | Kettlebell swap | Kettlebell |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.