Cable Rear Lunge from Stepbox

QuadricepsCableIntermediate

Perform a rear lunge using a cable machine while standing on a stepbox for added elevation.

  1. Attach the cable to a low pulley and adjust the weight.
  2. Stand on the stepbox with your feet hip-width apart, facing away from the cable machine.
  3. Step back with one leg into a lunge position while keeping the other foot on the stepbox.
  4. Push through the front heel to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

How to perform the Cable Rear Lunge from Stepbox

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Cable Rear Lunge from Stepbox using your cable.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your quadriceps.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your quadriceps rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

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