Cable Goblet Squat

Category

Legs

Difficulty

Intermediate

Equipment

Cable Pulley Machine

Primary muscles

Quadriceps Femoris, Gluteus Maximus

Secondary muscles

Biceps Femoris, Gastrocnemius, Erector Spinae

How to do it

1. Stand upright facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a bar attachment with both hands at chest level with elbows facing the floor.
2. Begin squatting by bending your hips and knees, descend into a deep squat until your thighs are parallel to the ground or lower.
3. Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
4. Repeat for the desired repetitions.

Form tips

• Keep your elbows pointed down and tucked in to stabilize the bar during the squat.
• Engage your core to protect your lower back and maintain balance.
• Ensure your knees track in line with your toes as you descend.