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Cable deadlift

Intermediate

Cable deadlift is a compound cable exercise for the glutes, also working the hamstrings, quads, and lower back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Glutes

Also works

HamstringsQuadsLower back

Equipment
Cable
Movement
Legs
Type
Compound
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
2 min

How to do it

  1. 1Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Bend at the hips and knees, lowering your torso until your back is parallel to the ground.
  3. 3Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip, keeping your arms straight and your shoulders back.
  4. 4Engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift the cable handles, extending your hips and standing up straight.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the cable handles back down to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Barbell sumo deadliftBarbell
  • Trap bar deadliftTrap bar
  • Barbell deadliftBarbell
  • Smith deadliftSmith machine
  • Glute bridge marchBodyweight
  • Cable pull through (with rope)Cable

Easier variations

  • Lever deadliftMachine
  • Smith deadliftSmith machine
  • Dumbbell deadliftDumbbell
  • Band stiff leg deadliftResistance band

Harder variations

  • Barbell single leg deadliftBarbell
  • Barbell one arm side deadliftBarbell
  • Dumbbell single leg deadliftDumbbell
  • Dumbbell single leg deadlift with stepbox supportDumbbell
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