How to do it
Keep a slight bend in your knees throughout the entire set.
- 1
Face away from the cable machine with the rope attachment set to the lowest height.
- 2
Bend down and grab the rope between your legs with both hands.
- 3
Stand up straight, extending your hips forward and squeezing your glutes.
- 4
Bend at the hips to return to the starting position, allowing the weight to pull you back.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Hinge at the hips and keep your back straight to target the glutes and hamstrings effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Squatting instead of hinging at the hips
- ✕Pulling the rope with the arms
- ✕Looking back toward the cable machine