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Squat - Cables

Set the cables up so that the pulley is at its lowest position and you have attached the short bar. Keep your back straight and bend your knees to take hold of the bar. Have your hands shoulder width apart and your palms facing towards you.

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, slowly lower your body down as though you were going to sit back into a chair. Keep your body weight on the heel of your foot and concentrate on sticking your hips backwards rather than just moving down.

Throughout the movement keep your knees behind the line of your toes.

At the lowest point your knee should be at a 90 degree angle and when you reach this point push back up to a standing position.


Do's Don'ts
  • Do sit back like you would in a chair
  • Do keep your feet parallel and facing forwards
  • Do put your weight through your heels
  • Do let your knees go to 90 degrees before you stand up
  • Do lean forwards at the hips to help counter balance your weight
  • Do concentrate on sticking your hips out behind you
  • Do move slowly and keep your back straight
  • Do always keep good posture when picking up the bar
  • Don't let your feet point outwards
  • Don't put your weight through your toes
  • Don't go less than 90 degrees at your knees
  • Don't let your knees go over the vertical line of your toes
  • Don't slouch or round your back
  • Don't hold your breath
  • Don't do this exercise if you have a bad back

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