Cable Rear Lunge from Stepbox Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Soleus, Adductor Magnus, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Cable Lunge from Stepbox
How to: Cable Rear Lunge from Stepbox
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart facing a cable machine.
- Attach a cable handle to the low pulley and adjust it at ankle height.
- Step back with one foot into a lunge position while holding the cable handle with the opposite hand.
- Lower your body towards the floor while keeping your front knee over your ankle.
- Push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning forward excessively.
- Not keeping the front knee aligned with the foot.
- Rushing through the movement without control.
Modifications
- Perform the lunge without weights for beginners.
- Use a shorter range of motion if needed.
Tips
- Maintain an upright torso during the lunge.
- Ensure that your front knee does not extend past your toes.
- Engage your core to maintain stability.
Cable Rear Lunge from Stepbox Alternatives
Tags
thighs
lunge
strength
glute
quadriceps
cable