Cable Rear Lunge

The Cable Rear Lunge primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus and stabilizer support from the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Gastrocnemius (Medial), Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Levator Scapulae, Quadratus Lumborum, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Upper). It is a cable compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A cable compound push exercise targeting the Gluteus Maximus and Rectus Femoris.

EquipmentCable
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementLunge
ForcePush
LateralityUnilateral
PrimaryGluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris
SecondaryAdductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand between two very low pulleys with shoulder width or narrower stance. Squat down and grasp stirrup attachments to each side. Stand upright with arms straight down to sides. Execution: Step back with one leg while bending supporting leg. Plant forefoot far back on floor. Lower body by flexing knee and hip of supporting leg until knee of rear leg is almost in contact with floor. Return to original standing position by extending hip and knee of forward supporting leg and return rear leg next to supporting leg. Repeat movement with opposite legs alternating between sides. Comments: Keep torso upright during lunge;flexible hip flexorsare important. Forward knee should point same direction as foot throughout movement. A long lunge emphasizes Gluteus Maximus; short lunge emphasizes Quadriceps. SeeCable Rear Step-down Lungefor similar exercise.

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