Quadriceps
Cable Deadlifts
A hip-hinge lift using a low cable, letting you practice the deadlift pattern with smooth, constant resistance.
Energy burned
≈ 37 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 6.5 kcal/min
Estimate range 28–46 kcal (±25 %)
Muscle mass worked30 %
Effort during a set11.3 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age
Machine / cable: about 15 % less than free weights.
Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.
Setup
- 1Attach a straight bar or handle to the lowest pulley and stand facing the stack.
- 2Place your feet hip-width apart and grip the bar just outside your knees.
- 3Hinge down with a flat back, shoulders over the handle and arms straight.
How to perform
- 1Brace your core and push your feet into the floor.
- 2Extend your hips and knees together, pulling the bar up along your thighs.
- 3Stand fully tall and squeeze your glutes without leaning back.
- 4Hinge your hips back and lower the bar under control.
