Cable Deadlifts
How to do the Cable Deadlifts with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Quads
Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back
Cable
How to do the Cable Deadlifts
- 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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Where the Cable Deadlifts fits
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Cable Deadlifts: common questions
What muscles does the Cable Deadlifts work?
The Cable Deadlifts primarily works the Quads. It also recruits the Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings and Lower Back as supporting muscles.
Is the Cable Deadlifts suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Cable Deadlifts is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Deadlifts?
To do the Cable Deadlifts you'll need a cable machine.
Is the Cable Deadlifts a compound or isolation exercise?
The Cable Deadlifts is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Cable Deadlifts with correct form?
Move the cables to the bottom of the towers and select an appropriate weight. Stand directly in between the uprights. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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