Cable Split Squat
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Quads · Vasti
- Medium load
- Glutes · Maximus
- Low load
- Core
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.