Cable Glute Ipsilateral Dominant Step-Up
Strengthen your glutes and improve balance with the Cable Glute Ipsilateral Dominant Step-Up. Great for a stronger, sculpted lower body!
The Cable Glute Ipsilateral Dominant Step-Up mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs) and hamstrings. You'll need: ankle cuff attachment or cable machine.
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Cable Glute Ipsilateral Dominant Step-Up Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Hip Abductor (gluteus medius); Hamstrings
Cable Glute Ipsilateral Dominant Step-Up Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Glute Ipsilateral Dominant Step-Up
Position a step plate or a stable platform near a cable machine.
Attach a low cable to an ankle strap and secure it around the ankle of one leg.
Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart. The leg with the ankle strap should be closest to the machine.
Step onto the platform with the leg that is free from the ankle strap.
Using the glute muscles of the stepping leg, press through the heel to lift your body up onto the platform.
Reach a full standing position on the platform, ensuring your knee is in line with your toes and not extending past them.
Pause briefly at the top while squeezing the glutes.
Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position, controlling the movement with your glute and leg muscles.
Complete the desired number of repetitions and sets for one leg before switching the ankle strap to the other leg and repeating the steps.
Maintain a straight posture throughout the exercise and avoid leaning forward too much. Use the handles on the machine for balance if necessary.
Remember to adjust the weight to match your strength level and to perform the exercise with controlled movements, focusing on engaging the target muscles during the step-up phase. Always prioritize form over the amount of weight to prevent injury.
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Cable Glute Ipsilateral Dominant Step-Up FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Glute Ipsilateral Dominant Step-Up work?
The Cable Glute Ipsilateral Dominant Step-Up mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs) and hamstrings. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Glute Ipsilateral Dominant Step-Up?
Ankle cuff attachment or cable machine.
What workout day should the Cable Glute Ipsilateral Dominant Step-Up go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Cable Glute Ipsilateral Dominant Step-Up variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Cable Squat, Cable Standing Hip Flexion, Cable Donkey Diagonal Kickback and Cable Glute Dominant Step-Up.
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