Pull Through

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

glutes

Secondary Muscles:

hamstrings lower back

Exercise Demonstration

Demonstration of Pull Through exercise showing proper form and technique Alternative demonstration of Pull Through exercise

Description:

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.

Exercise Information

Category: strength
Equipment: cable
Level: beginner
Force Type: pull
Mechanic: compound