Leverage Deadlift

Level: beginner
Equipment: machine
Force: pull
Mechanic: compound
Core muscles: quadriceps
Secondary muscle: glutes, hamstrings

Instructions:

  1. Load the pins to an appropriate weight. Position yourself directly between the handles. Grasp the bottom handles with a comfortable grip, and then lower your hips as you take a breath. Look forward with your head and keep your chest up. This will be your starting position.
  2. Return the weight to the starting position.

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