Best Legs Workouts With Cable Machines To Get Lean And Burn Fat
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Cables are an incredibly versatile tool for resistance training, as they enable the manipulation of resistance angles and allow the use of unique handles, catering to targeted muscle activation.
Lower body workouts aimed at getting lean and burning fat focus on maintaining an elevated heart rate by incorporating movements that keep you active while using resistance training to preserve muscle mass.
With this approach, exercises typically involve lower weights and higher repetitions to enhance calorie expenditure effectively.
The six main muscle groups in the legs—glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, adductors, and abductors—are often targeted together through compound exercises such as squats, deadlifts, and lunges to ensure comprehensive engagement.
Workout 1
Glutes, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Abductors, Adductors
Cable Hip Extension
18reps30lbs28reps30lbs38reps30lbs48reps30lbs
Cable Knee Drive
112reps15lbs212reps15lbs
Cable Row with Squat
110reps30lbs210reps30lbs310reps30lbs
Cable Pull Through
112reps25lbs212reps25lbs
Cable Hip Abduction
112reps20lbs212reps20lbs312reps20lbs
Cable Hip Adduction
112reps12.5lbs212reps12.5lbs312reps12.5lbs
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1. Cable Hip Extension
SETS LOGGED1,064,458Glutes Strength95 mScoreGlutes
Hi-Lo Pulley CableCable Hip Extension is an exercise where you attach your leg to a cable machine and extend it behind you while standing. This helps strengthen your glutes and improve balance, as the cable provides controlled resistance.
How to do it
Cable Hip Extension is an exercise where you attach your leg to a cable machine and extend it behind you while standing. This helps strengthen your glutes and improve balance, as the cable provides controlled resistance.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps30lbs28reps30lbs38reps30lbs2. Cable Pull Through
SETS LOGGED961,630Glutes Strength91 mScoreGlutesHi-Lo Pulley CableThe Cable Pull Through is an effective exercise that strengthens your glutes and improves your hip hinge movement. It uses a cable for steady resistance, making it easier to build muscle and enhance glute power. This is a good choice for beginners wanting to develop their lower body strength.
How to do it
The Cable Pull Through is an effective exercise that strengthens your glutes and improves your hip hinge movement. It uses a cable for steady resistance, making it easier to build muscle and enhance glute power. This is a good choice for beginners wanting to develop their lower body strength.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps35lbs28reps35lbs38reps35lbs3. Cable Row with Squat
SETS LOGGED240,207Hamstrings Strength89 mScoreHamstringsHi-Lo Pulley CableThe Cable Row with Squat is an exercise that combines a squat with a cable row. It works your legs and upper body, helping build strength in both areas while maintaining a squat position.
How to do it
The Cable Row with Squat is an exercise that combines a squat with a cable row. It works your legs and upper body, helping build strength in both areas while maintaining a squat position.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps50lbs28reps50lbs38reps50lbs4. Cable Knee Drive
SETS LOGGED14,254Quadriceps Strength59 mScoreQuadricepsHi-Lo Pulley CableThe Cable Knee Drive is an exercise that strengthens your hip flexors and core while improving your lower body power and stability. Using a cable attached to your ankle, you drive your knee upward, simulating running and jumping motions, which helps with athletic performance.
How to do it
The Cable Knee Drive is an exercise that strengthens your hip flexors and core while improving your lower body power and stability. Using a cable attached to your ankle, you drive your knee upward, simulating running and jumping motions, which helps with athletic performance.
5. Cable Hip Abduction
SETS LOGGED210,050Abductors Strength53 mScoreAbductorsHi-Lo Pulley CableCable Hip Abduction is an exercise that works your glutes and hip muscles. Using a cable machine helps keep the muscles engaged throughout the movement, improving strength and balance.
How to do it
Cable Hip Abduction is an exercise that works your glutes and hip muscles. Using a cable machine helps keep the muscles engaged throughout the movement, improving strength and balance.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps25lbs28reps25lbs38reps25lbs6. Cable Hip Adduction
SETS LOGGED145,994Adductors Strength83 mScoreAdductorsHi-Lo Pulley CableCable Hip Adduction uses a cable machine to strengthen your hips and lower body. It allows for controlled resistance as you move your leg across your body, enhancing hip stability.
How to do it
Cable Hip Adduction uses a cable machine to strengthen your hips and lower body. It allows for controlled resistance as you move your leg across your body, enhancing hip stability.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps25lbs28reps25lbs38reps25lbs
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