Leverage Deadlift
How to do the Leverage Deadlift with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Quads
Glutes, Hamstrings
Machine
How to do the Leverage Deadlift
- 1
Load the pins to an appropriate weight. Position yourself directly between the handles. Grasp the bottom handles with a comfortable grip, and then lower your hips as you take a breath. Look forward with your head and keep your chest up. This will be your starting position.
- 2
Return the weight to the starting position.
Log it, see it on your body.
Every Leverage Deadlift set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your quads volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
Where the Leverage Deadlift fits
The Leverage Deadlift shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Leverage Deadlift: common questions
What muscles does the Leverage Deadlift work?
The Leverage Deadlift primarily works the Quads. It also recruits the Glutes and Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
Is the Leverage Deadlift suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Leverage Deadlift 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 Leverage Deadlift?
To do the Leverage Deadlift you'll need a weight machine.
Is the Leverage Deadlift a compound or isolation exercise?
The Leverage Deadlift 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 Leverage Deadlift with correct form?
Load the pins to an appropriate weight. Position yourself directly between the handles. Grasp the bottom handles with a comfortable grip, and then lower your hips as you take a breath. Look forward with your head and keep your chest up. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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