Cable Hip Flexion
The Cable Hip Flexion primarily works the Iliopsoas, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, with secondary activation of the Rectus Femoris and stabilizer support from the External Obliques, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a cable isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
Single-leg cable hip flexion lifting knee forward.
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Flexion |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Unilateral |
| Primary | Iliopsoas, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae |
| Secondary | Rectus Femoris |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Iliopsoas (hip_flexors)
- Primary Muscle Sartorius (hip_flexors)
- Primary Muscle Tensor Fasciae Latae (hip_flexors)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Rectus Femoris (quadriceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle External Obliques (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Attach appropriate handle to cable pulley. Grasp handle and face machine. Execution: Contract target muscles to move through full range of flexion. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Perform equal reps on each side.
Alternative Exercises
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