Cable Pull Through |
Preparation
Face away from a cable machine with knees bent and feet turned out slightly.
Reach through your legs to grasp the rope attachment and stand up straight.
Movement
Lower your upper body by stretching through your legs, then return to the starting position.
Squat |
Preparation
Stand in front of the machine and grasp the handles.
Movement
Step back so there is some tension in the cable and squat. Pause, stand and repeat.
Cable Lunges |
Preparation
Stand away in front of the machine holding a D handle.
Movement
Step back lowering your knee in a lunge position. Hold for a count, then return to the starting position.
Cable Kickbacks |
Preparation
Set up an ankle strap onto a low pulley cable machine and attaching it to one of your ankles.
Stand in front of the machine and place your arms against it for support.
Movement
Slowly kick the weighted leg backward, extending it as far as you can, feeling a stretch in your calf and hold for a count, then return to the starting position.
Hamstring Curl |
Preparation
Set up an ankle strap onto a low pulley cable machine and attaching it to one of your ankles.
Stand in front of the machine and place your arms against it for support.
Movement
Pull a cable back using your hamstring muscle. Pause and lower your ankle back to a starting position.