Cable Seated Leg Extension
Description
The cable seated leg extension is performed seated with an ankle attachment from a low cable pulley. By extending the knee against cable resistance, you isolate the quadriceps with constant tension throughout the range. It is a useful alternative to the standard leg extension machine.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Seated Leg Extension Instructions
- Attach an ankle cuff to a low cable pulley.
- Sit on a bench facing away from the pulley with the cuff on your right ankle.
- Position the bench so the cable runs along the side of the bench.
- Sit tall with chest up and grip the bench for stability.
- Brace your core and extend your right knee fully.
- Lift your shin until your leg is straight and parallel to the floor.
- Squeeze your quad hard at the top of the extension.
- Lower the leg back down with control. Complete reps, then switch legs.
Cable Seated Leg Extension Form & Visual
Cable Seated Leg Extension Benefits
- Constant cable tension through the range
- Single-leg work corrects imbalances
- No leg extension machine required
- Builds quad size and strength
- Useful for hypertrophy training
- Strong peak contraction
Cable Seated Leg Extension Muscles Worked
- Rectus femoris
- Vastus lateralis
- Vastus medialis
- Vastus intermedius
Cable Seated Leg Extension Variations & Alternatives
- Leg Extension
- Lever Leg Extension
- Sissy Squat
- Bodyweight Leg Extension
