Beginner Quadriceps Exercises with Cable Machine
The quadriceps (quads) are a group of four muscles on the front of the thigh. They allow your knee to straighten and provide stability when standing. Your quads are the most important muscle group for maintaining the ability to stand and to walk independently.
It is also believed that arthritis pain can be relieved by strengthening the quadriceps muscles which takes pressure off the knees.
The cable machine is a piece of equipment used in weight training or functional training. A wide variety of exercises can be performed using the apparatus.
To select the desired amount of resistance, move the metal pin into the labelled hole in the weight stack. The other end of the cable forms a loop, which allows the user to attach the appropriate handle. Some cable machines also allow you to change the position of the handle.
The rear leg extension is a beginner lower body exercise. This exercise targets the glutes and hamstrings.
Glutes & Hamstrings Exercise
Equipment: Cable Machine