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Quadriceps · Intermediate

Cable Front Squat

Squat-pattern drill that develops lower-body strength and control using a cable station, with emphasis on the quadriceps and glutes.

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Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesCore

Equipment

Cable

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set two low cable handles and face the machine with one handle in each hand.
  2. 02Bring the handles to a front-rack position at the shoulders, using a comfortable neutral or crossed grip.
  3. 03Step back until both cables are tensioned, plant the whole feet, and brace the trunk.
  4. 04Squat between the hips while the knees track with the toes and the handles remain at the shoulders.
  5. 05Drive through the whole feet to stand without letting the cable pull the chest forward.

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