About this exercise
A front squat variation using a low cable pulley and a V-bar handle held in front of the chest, providing constant anterior tension that challenges the quadriceps and reinforces an upright torso position throughout the movement.
Cable Front Squat with V-Bar
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Front Squat with V-Bar.
MediumGlutesQuadriceps
How to Perform
- Attach a V-bar to a low cable pulley and set an appropriate weight
- Stand facing the cable stack, feet shoulder-width apart, and grip the V-bar with both hands at chest height
- Brace your core and keep your elbows up to maintain an upright torso
- Inhale and squat down by pushing your knees out and sitting back until your thighs are parallel to the floor
- Pause briefly at the bottom, then drive through your heels to return to the starting position
- Keep tension on the cable throughout the movement
Muscle Activation
Primary
GlutesQuadriceps
Secondary
HamstringsCoreLower back
Common Mistakes
Common mistakes content is coming soon.
About the Cable Front Squat with V-Bar
The Cable Front Squat with V-Bar is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
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