Equipmentcable
Difficultyintermediate
glutesupper legs
Cable Deadlift
The cable deadlift is a compound exercise targeting the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings, quadriceps, and lower back. It involves lifting a cable from a lowered position by hinging at the hips and extending the body to a standing position.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2.Bend at the hips and knees, lowering your torso until your back is parallel to the ground.
- 3.Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip, keeping your arms straight and your shoulders back.
- 4.Engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift the cable handles, extending your hips and standing up straight.
- 5.Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the cable handles back down to the starting position.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
hamstringsquadricepslower back
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