Legs·Cable·Compound
Cable Deadlifts
Quads · Cable
Beginner
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound
Force
Pull
The Cable Deadlifts is a beginner cable exercise that primarily targets the Quads.
Muscles Worked
Quads primaryForearms secondaryGlutes secondaryHamstrings secondaryLower Back secondary
How to Do the Cable Deadlifts
- 1Move the cables to the bottom of the towers and select an appropriate weight. Stand directly in between the uprights.
- 2To begin, squat down be flexing your hips and knees until you can reach the handles.
- 3After 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.
- 4After reaching a full standing position, Return to the starting position and repeat.
Related Exercises
Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.