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Cable Deadlifts
Cable Deadlifts is a beginner strength exercise using cable. It works the quadriceps, with help from the forearms, glutes, hamstrings and lower back.
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- Main muscles
- quadriceps
- Also works
- forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lower back
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 be 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.
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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).