How to do Cable Deadlifts

Muscles worked

Main: Quads. Also: Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower back.

Step by step

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.

Similar exercises

• Barbell Full Squat
• Barbell Hack Squat
• Barbell Lunge
• Barbell Side Split Squat
• Barbell Squat
• Barbell Squat To A Bench

Instructions from Free Exercise DB, in the public domain. General guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.