Reviewed exercise · intermediate

Cable Hip Flexion

A accessory isolation movement for quadriceps.

Equipment

cables

Typical range

10–20 reps

Also trains

core

Set up

Attach an ankle cuff behind the working leg and stand tall with support.

Execute

Lift the knee forward under control and lower without the stack landing.

Complete the final repetition with the same controlled path, then return the load safely.

Coaching cues

• Keep the pelvis stacked.
• Use a repeatable range.

Common mistakes

• Leaning back or swinging the leg.
• Adding load after position or control is lost.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.