A half squat cage is a steel frame for safely performing a variety of strength training exercises.
Combined with accessories such as side bars, various handles, and possibly a weight bench, the possibilities for muscle development are numerous.
We can then focus on various specific muscle groups.
Here are the possibilities that such equipment offers.
Squat Machine
This part of the equipment is designed to perform squats. This is one of the most effective exercises to strengthen and develop the muscles of the legs and lower back. The squat function of this equipment uses a lever system and safety guides that help maintain good technique and reduce the risk of injury.
Pull-up bar and pulleys
The components for working with the pull-up bar target the
latissimus dorsi muscles (the "dorsals") of the back, as well as the biceps and shoulders. A pull-up bar is attached to a pulley above the head.
Ideally, you sit on a bench below and pull on the bar. Pulleys allow the rope to lengthen. You work against weights that you have chosen for the exercise which are attached to the other end of the cable.
This exercise develops strength and muscular definition in the upper body, more specifically the trapezius muscles and also the biceps and shoulders.
Low traction
Here we focus on the muscles of the middle and upper back, including the rhomboids and trapezius, as well as the rear shoulders, biceps and forearms. It involves pulling towards the torso from a bar or handle attached to the bottom of the frame. The exercise is performed sitting or standing depending on the desired goal and difficulty.
Combining these three major function groups into one piece of equipment makes it possible to perform a complete strength training routine.