How to Do Cable Narrow Chair Stand Up

Cable Narrow Chair Stand Up is a quads exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Narrow Chair Stand Up

  1. 01Set the cable pulley to the lowest notch and sit on a chair or bench with feet positioned hip-width apart.
  2. 02Grasp the handle with both hands at chest height and step back until there is tension on the cable.
  3. 03Lean the torso slightly forward and drive through the heels to stand upright.
  4. 04Contract the glutes at the top of the movement before sitting back down with control.
  5. 05Keep the knees tracking in line with the second toes throughout the ascent.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Narrow Chair Stand Up

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the knees collapse inward during the drive, focus on pushing the outer edges of the feet into the floor.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Narrow Chair Stand Up questions

What muscles does Cable Narrow Chair Stand Up work?

Cable Narrow Chair Stand Up is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Narrow Chair Stand Up correctly?

Set the cable pulley to the lowest notch and sit on a chair or bench with feet positioned hip-width apart. Grasp the handle with both hands at chest height and step back until there is tension on the cable. Lean the torso slightly forward and drive through the heels to stand upright. Contract the glutes at the top of the movement before sitting back down with control. Keep the knees tracking in line with the second toes throughout the ascent.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Narrow Chair Stand Up?

If the knees collapse inward during the drive, focus on pushing the outer edges of the feet into the floor.

Is Cable Narrow Chair Stand Up suitable for beginners?

Cable Narrow Chair Stand Up is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Narrow Chair Stand Up?

Cable Narrow Chair Stand Up uses cable.

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