How to Do
How to Do Cable Squat Press
The cable squat press should begin with a good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the cable squat press.
Beginning
Beginning Cable Squat Press
1. Maintain a visual gaze that is towards the horizon (straight ahead) and good stability through the abdomen.
2. Begin with a thorough dynamic warm up before starting this exercise; this engages the nervous system.
Movement
Cable Squat Press Movement
1. This movement involves a squat motion and a bilateral cable shoulder press.
2. Start with the feet shoulder width apart, hands at shoulder height, and elbows away from the body.
3. Perform a complete squat..
4. Once standing, perform a bilateral overhead shoulder press.
5. Bring the hands back to the shoulders.
6. Repeat the pattern.
7. Watch for excessive lower back curve, excessive forward head carriage, and excessive elevation of the shoulder complex as these may be signs that the load is too heavy.
Benefits
Cable Squat Press Benefits
When opposed to regular barbell squats, some people may find that cable squats are more useful because they increase range of motion throughout the whole workout. Furthermore, you recruit more stabilizing muscle fibers (e.g. core; transverse abdominis) with the cable machine throughout the workout.
Exercise Aliases
Squat to Shoulder Press, How To Do a Cable Machine Squat, Squat Progressions.
