Reviewed exercise · beginner

Cable Split Squat

A secondary lunge movement for quadriceps, glutes.

Equipment

cables

Typical range

8–15 reps

Also trains

core

Set up

Hold a low cable near the torso and establish a wide stable split stance.

Execute

Lower vertically and rise through the front leg while the cable remains quiet.

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

Coaching cues

• Stay square to the cable.
• Use a repeatable range.

Common mistakes

• Choosing a stance that pulls balance off the front foot.
• Adding load after position or control is lost.

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