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Cable Deadlift

A pulling variation performed using a cable machine that mimics the traditional deadlift pattern while keeping constant tension on the muscles. Stand facing the cable stack with a low pulley and bar or handle attachment, hinge at your hips with a flat back, and pull the weight upward by extending your hips and knees until you’re standing tall. Maintain a strong core and neutral spine throughout the movement, then return to the start with control. This variation emphasizes posterior chain strength and improves muscle activation under continuous tension.

QuadricepsCable
Cable Deadlift
Primary muscle
Glutes
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings, Lower Back, Quadriceps, Core, Upper Back
Equipment
Cable
Category
Quadriceps
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