Cable Squat



Muscles

Target
Gluteus Maximus

Synergists
Quadriceps
Adductor Magnus
Soleus

Dynamic Stabilizers
Hamstrings
Gastrocnemius

Stabilizers
Erector Spinae
Trapezius, Upper
Trapezius, Middle
Levator Scapulae

Antagonist Stabilizers
Rectus Abdominis
Obliques

Instructions

Preparation
Stand with feet shoulder width or slightly wider on platform between very low and close pulley cables. Squat down with knees slightly beyond foot and shoulder above feet. Grasp stirrups to each side with arms straight.

Execution
Keeping chest high and back straight, raise stirrups by extend knees and hips until legs are straight. Squat down until thighs are just past parallel to floor. Return and repeat.

Comments
Keep head forward, back straight, chest high, arms straight to sides, and feet flat on the platform; equal distribution of weight through forefoot and heel. See Squat Analysis.

Source: exrx.net