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Cable Split Squat

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Muscles worked

High load
Quads · Vasti
Medium load
Glutes · Maximus
Low load
Core

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Face a low pulley, hold the handle near your chest, and take a split stance. Lower straight down, allowing the front knee to travel forward while its heel stays planted. Push through the front foot to rise, then switch legs.

Form cues

  • Keep your torso upright.
  • Bend the front knee over the foot.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

Lower backHipKneeAnkle

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.