How to Do Cable Standing Leg Extension

Cable Standing Leg Extension 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 Standing Leg Extension

  1. 01Attach an ankle cuff to a low cable pulley and face away from the machine, holding the upright for balance.
  2. 02Lift the active knee slightly off the ground, keeping the thigh aligned with the standing leg.
  3. 03Extend the lower leg forward by contracting the quadriceps until the knee is fully locked out.
  4. 04Squeeze the quads at the top before slowly bending the knee back to the starting angle.
  5. 05Maintain a tall upright torso to keep the hip flexors engaged and stable.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Standing Leg Extension

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

Minimize momentum by keeping the thigh of the working leg perfectly vertical and stationary throughout the entire knee extension.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Standing Leg Extension questions

What muscles does Cable Standing Leg Extension work?

Cable Standing Leg Extension is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Standing Leg Extension correctly?

Attach an ankle cuff to a low cable pulley and face away from the machine, holding the upright for balance. Lift the active knee slightly off the ground, keeping the thigh aligned with the standing leg. Extend the lower leg forward by contracting the quadriceps until the knee is fully locked out. Squeeze the quads at the top before slowly bending the knee back to the starting angle. Maintain a tall upright torso to keep the hip flexors engaged and stable.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Standing Leg Extension?

Minimize momentum by keeping the thigh of the working leg perfectly vertical and stationary throughout the entire knee extension.

Is Cable Standing Leg Extension suitable for beginners?

Cable Standing Leg Extension is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Standing Leg Extension?

Cable Standing Leg Extension uses cable.

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