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Animated demonstration of the cable deadlift exercise, targeting the Glutes using Cable.

cable deadlift

Body part
Upper legs
Equipment
Cable
Target muscle
Glutes
Secondary muscles
hamstringsquadricepslower back

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. Step 2: Bend at the hips and knees, lowering your torso until your back is parallel to the ground.

  3. Step 3: Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip, keeping your arms straight and your shoulders back.

  4. Step 4: Engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift the cable handles, extending your hips and standing up straight.

  5. Step 5: Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the cable handles back down to the starting position.

  6. Step 6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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