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.
Also Works
HamstringsQuadricepsLower Back
How to Perform
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.