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Hip Flexors · Beginner

Standing Cable Hip Flexion

Cable hip-flexion drill for controlled knee drive and hip-flexor strength.

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Standing Cable Hip Flexion demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Hip FlexorsCore

Equipment

Cable

Sets × reps

3 × 15 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Attach the ankle strap to a low cable behind you.
  2. 02Stand tall holding support with the cuff on the working ankle.
  3. 03Drive the knee forward and upward against the cable tension.
  4. 04Stop near hip height without leaning back.
  5. 05Lower the foot behind you slowly and complete the side before switching.

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