Cable Front Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Soleus, Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Squat
How to: Cable Front Squat
- Attach a cable to the low pulley and stand facing the machine, holding the handles with both hands.
- Step back slightly to create tension in the cable, and position your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your body into a squat by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
- Keep your chest lifted and back straight as you descend.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the knees collapse inward.
- Not going low enough in the squat.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
Modifications
- Use a lighter cable weight if necessary.
- Adjust the height of the cable pulley for comfort.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and chest up throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to maintain stability.
- Make sure to fully extend your hips at the top of the squat.
Cable Front Squat Alternatives
Tags
squat
legs
strength
glutes
cable
thighs