Exercise
Cable Deadlifts
Also known as: cable deadlift, pulley deadlift, cable rack pull, machine deadlift cable
Cable Deadlifts is a compound exercise for the quadriceps and glutes. Main target: vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and gluteus maximus. Also works: biceps femoris, lower back and forearm flexors. Equipment: cable.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Move the cables to the bottom of the towers and select an appropriate weight. Stand directly in between the uprights.
- To begin, squat down by flexing your hips and knees until you can reach the handles.
- 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.
- After reaching a full standing position, Return to the starting position and repeat.
Similar exercises
Pull Through
Cable
Gluteus maximus
One-Legged Cable Kickback
Cable
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Cable Hip Adduction
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Adductors
Alternatives with other equipment
Dumbbell Lunges
Dumbbell
Vastus lateralisVastus medialisGluteus maximus
Freehand Jump Squat
Bodyweight
Vastus lateralisVastus medialisGluteus maximus
Squats - With Bands
Bands
Vastus lateralisVastus medialisGluteus maximus
Barbell Lunge
Barbell
Vastus lateralisVastus medialisGluteus maximus
Kettlebell Pistol Squat
Kettlebell
Vastus medialisVastus lateralisGluteus maximus
Leverage Deadlift
Machine
Vastus lateralisVastus medialisGluteus maximus
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