How to do: Cable Deadlifts

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Cable Deadlifts — starting position — Start position

Cable Deadlifts — finishing position — Finish position

Step-by-step instructions

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.

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Photos & base instructions from the open-source Free Exercise DB (public domain).