How to Do Cable Glute Extensions

Cable glute extensions are a type of strength exercise focusing solely on the gluteals, or buttock muscles. They can be modified by adding or decreasing weights and can even be done using resistance bands. Start off by doing 3 sets of 10 repetitions on each leg, and work your way up to adding more weights or doing additional repetitions.

Things You'll Need

  • Weight machine with cables
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Instructions

    • 1

      Stand facing the weight machine and wrap the cable cuff around your right ankle. Be sure that it is also securely attached to the weight machine.

    • 2

      Stand upright facing the machine; stabilize yourself by holding onto the weight machine pole in front of you.

    • 3

      Pull your right leg backward until your leg is fully extended behind you; at a 45 degree angle is ideal. Squeeze your glute muscles.

    • 4

      Bring your right leg back to the starting position and complete 10 repetitions.

    • 5

      Repeat Steps 1 through 4 on your left leg.