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.

EquipmentCable
DifficultyBeginner
TypeIsolation
MovementFlexion
ForcePush
LateralityUnilateral
PrimaryIliopsoas, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae
SecondaryRectus Femoris

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. 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.

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