Cable Stiff Leg Deadlift

The Cable Stiff Leg Deadlift primarily works the Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus and stabilizer support from the Latissimus Dorsi, Levator Scapulae, Rectus Femoris, Rhomboids, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper). It is a cable compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A cable compound pull exercise targeting the Erector Spinae and Gluteus Maximus.

EquipmentCable
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementHinge
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryErector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus
SecondaryAdductor Magnus, Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand between two very low pulleys with shoulder width or narrower stance. Squat down and grasp stirrup attachments to each side. Stand upright with arms straight down to sides. Execution: Bow forward by bending hips. Bend knees slightly during descent and keep waist straight, flexing low back at bottom. With knees slightly bent, raise torso by extending at waist, then hips, gradually extending knees until standing upright. Pull shoulders back slightly if rounded. Repeat. Comments: Lower back may bend slightly during hip flexion phase. Erector Spinae is exercised isometrically if low back does not articulate as withStraight Back Stiff Leg Deadlift(targeting Glutes). Begin with light weight and add additional weight gradually to allow adequateadaptation. Throughout lift, keep arms straight. Knees can be kept bent throughout movement. Do not stand behind pulleys.

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