Cable Deadlifts

A variation of the traditional deadlift which uses a cable machine.

Instructions

• Set up the cable machine with an appropriate weight on the low pulley.
• Stand facing the machine with feet shoulder-width apart.
• Grasp the straight bar attachment with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
• Stand tall with your arms fully extended and a slight bend in your knees.
• Keep your back straight and hinge at the hips to lower the bar along the front of your legs.
• Continue lowering until your back is nearly parallel to the floor or you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
• Return to the starting position by driving through your heels and extending your hips.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Rounding the back instead of keeping it straight, which can lead to injury.
• Using the arms to pull the weight instead of the legs and hips.
• Not engaging the core, leading to a loss of form.
• Lifting too much weight, causing improper form.
• Starting the lift with the knees instead of the hips.

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