Cable Ipsilateral Glute Dominant Step-up exercise animation (Mujer)

Cable Ipsilateral Glute Dominant Step-up

Músculo objetivo
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Equipamiento
Cable
Parte del cuerpo
Hips
Tipo
Strength

The cable ipsilateral glute dominant step-up is a single-leg hip exercise that targets the gluteus maximus of the stepping leg, with the hamstrings and quadriceps assisting. You hold a cable handle from a low pulley in the same-side hand as the working leg and lean your torso forward to bias the load onto the glutes, making it a strong choice for unilateral hip strength and stability.

Cómo hacer el Cable Ipsilateral Glute Dominant Step-up

  1. 1Set a single low pulley and attach one handle. Place a sturdy box or platform a stride's length in front of the cable, knee-height or slightly lower.
  2. 2Take the handle in the hand on the same side as your working leg (the leg you will step up with), then face the box with the cable pulling back behind you.
  3. 3Plant the working foot fully on the box, keeping the toes and knee pointing forward and the heel down.
  4. 4Hinge slightly at the hips and lean your torso forward over the front leg so you feel tension shift into the glute, keeping your spine neutral.
  5. 5Drive through the heel of the working leg and push the floor away, extending the hip and knee to stand tall on the box.
  6. 6Bring the trailing leg up to a soft tap without using it to push, keeping your weight over the working-side glute.
  7. 7Lower under control by reaching the trailing foot back to the floor, letting the cable resist you on the way down.
  8. 8Complete all reps on one side, then switch the handle to the other hand and repeat with the opposite leg.

Consejos de técnica

  • Keep the forward torso lean throughout the set — an upright chest shifts the work to the quads, while the hinge keeps the glute under tension.
  • Push through the heel and mid-foot of the working leg, not the toes, to keep the load on the hip extensors.
  • Let the same-side cable add a slight rotational pull; resist it by bracing your core so your hips and shoulders stay square.
  • Control the lowering phase for two to three seconds instead of dropping down, keeping constant tension on the glute.
  • Choose a box height where your working knee starts at or just below hip level so the glute does the most work without losing balance.

Errores comunes

  • Pushing off the floor with the trailing leg, which steals work from the glute and turns the rep into a hop.
  • Standing too upright, which shifts the load onto the quadriceps and reduces the intended glute emphasis.
  • Letting the working knee cave inward, which strains the knee and weakens hip drive.
  • Using a box that is too tall, which forces the torso to collapse forward and recruits the lower back instead of the glute.
  • Letting the cable yank you off balance by rushing the descent instead of resisting it under control.

Preguntas frecuentes

What muscles does the cable ipsilateral glute dominant step-up work?

It primarily works the gluteus maximus of the stepping leg, with the hamstrings and quadriceps assisting as you extend the hip and knee to rise onto the box.

Why hold the cable in the same-side hand?

Holding the handle ipsilaterally — in the same hand as the working leg — lines the resistance up with that hip and adds a rotational challenge, so your core and glute work harder to keep the hips square.

How do I make this step-up more glute dominant?

Lean your torso forward over the front leg and drive through the heel. The forward hip hinge biases the gluteus maximus, while staying upright shifts the work to the quads.

How many sets and reps should I do?

For most lifters, 3 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps per leg works well. Use a weight you can move smoothly without losing the forward lean or balance.

Is this a good exercise for beginners?

Yes, if you start light and master the movement. Begin with a lower box and minimal cable resistance to groove the balance and forward lean before adding load.

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