Cable goblet squat

A compound exercise for the quads and glutes, with help from the abs, upper back. Equipment: cable machine.

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WorksQuadsGlutesAbsUpper back

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How to do it

Setup: Face a low pulley, holding a rope or handle at your chest.
Sit down between the heels
Stand tall against the pull

Muscles worked

Cable goblet squat: 3D figure mid-rep with the quads and glutes highlighted

Quads · main
Glutes · main
Abs
Upper back

Equipment

Cable machine

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all cable goblet squat alternatives.

Box front squatBarbell, Squat rack and Plyo box or step
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Landmine squatBarbell
Zercher squatBarbell and Squat rack
Ball goblet squatMedicine ball
Band front squatResistance bands

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