Cable Deadlifts

Cable Deadlifts — Start position
Start position
Cable Deadlifts — End position
End position
Region
Knee & Thigh
Equipment
Cable
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • quadriceps
  • forearms
  • glutes
  • hamstrings
  • lower back

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Move the cables to the bottom of the towers and select an appropriate weight. Stand directly in between the uprights.

  2. To begin, squat down be flexing your hips and knees until you can reach the handles.

  3. After grasping them, begin your ascent. Driving through your heels extend your hips and knees keeping your hands hanging at your side. Keep your head and chest up throughout the movement.

  4. After reaching a full standing position, Return to the starting position and repeat.

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