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15 Minutes Advanced Glutes Workout with Cable Machine

A 15 minutes general fitness workout targeting your glutes using cable machine equipment. 3 exercises, 9 total sets, designed for advanced lifters.

15 Minutes

Duration

9

Total Sets

8-15 reps

Rep Range

~158

Est. Calories

The Workout

1
Cable Hip Abduction
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
beginner

Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.

Form cues
  • Attach an ankle strap to the low pulley on the leg furthest from the machine.
  • Stand tall, holding the frame for balance, and brace your core.
  • Lift your outside leg directly to the side in a smooth arc — lead with the heel.
2
Cable Pull-Through
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
beginner

Stand facing away from a low cable, straddling the rope attachment.

Form cues
  • Stand facing away from a low cable, straddling the rope attachment.
  • Hinge at the hips, pushing your butt back toward the cable stack.
  • Drive your hips forward explosively to stand up straight.
3
Kickback
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
beginner

Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.

Form cues
  • Attach an ankle strap to a low cable or get on all fours for bodyweight version.
  • Extend your hip to push your foot straight back behind you.
  • Squeeze your glute at the peak contraction and hold for 1-2 seconds.

Why This Workout Works

This workout is built around the principles of general fitness training. Combine compound movements with moderate loads and moderate reps. Include a mix of push, pull, hinge, squat, and carry patterns each week. Add 2-3 days of cardio and prioritize mobility work. This is sustainable, long-term training.

Training Parameters

  • Rep Range: 8-15 repsdesigned for sustained muscular effort
  • Rest Periods: 60-90 secondsshort rest to maximize calorie burn
  • Sets Per Exercise: 3 sets — optimized for general fitness

Glutes Training Tips

  • *Hip thrusts allow the highest glute activation of any exercise — load them heavy.
  • *Squeeze at the top of every rep for a full second to maximize the contraction.
  • *Wider stances in squats and deadlifts shift more work to the glutes.

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