Leverage Deadlift
Leverage Deadlift is a resistance exercise - strength exercise involving Gluteus maximus, Quadriceps, Hamstrings. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.
Last updated: · DynPerformance
- Primary muscles
- Gluteus maximus, Quadriceps, Hamstrings
- Secondary muscles
- Erector spinae, Trapezius, Forearms
- Exercise type
- Resistance exercise - strength
Exercise technique
- Plates
Load the two machine arms equally.
- Position
Center yourself between the lower handles.
- Grip
Bend hips and knees to hold the lower handles.
- Chest
Keep your torso long and take up slack in the load.
- Drive
Push from the floor to lift both machine arms together.
- Top limit
Stop upright with straight arms.
- Return
Follow the lever path and lower the weights under control.
Key technique points
- Do not confuse upper and lower handles.
- Do not fight the curved machine path.
- Raise both arms simultaneously.
- Do not round your lower back while pulling.
- Do not curl the handle with your arm.
- Keep feet from moving outside the lever-arm area.
Common mistakes
Unequal plates
One side provides greater resistance.
Incorrect handle
Starting height and leverage change.
Off-center stance
The loads pull the body in different directions.
Arm pulling
Elbow movement replaces some leg extension.
Hard bottom contact
The load is not lowered under control.
Arching backward
Unnecessary lower-back movement completes the top position.
Frequently asked questions
Leverage Deadlift: why is “Unequal plates” a mistake?
One side provides greater resistance.
Leverage Deadlift: why is “Incorrect handle” a mistake?
Starting height and leverage change.
Leverage Deadlift: why is “Off-center stance” a mistake?
The loads pull the body in different directions.
Leverage Deadlift: why is “Arm pulling” a mistake?
Elbow movement replaces some leg extension.
Leverage Deadlift: why is “Hard bottom contact” a mistake?
The load is not lowered under control.
Leverage Deadlift: why is “Arching backward” a mistake?
Unnecessary lower-back movement completes the top position.
What should I focus on when doing Leverage Deadlift?
Do not confuse upper and lower handles. Do not fight the curved machine path. Raise both arms simultaneously. Do not round your lower back while pulling. Do not curl the handle with your arm. Keep feet from moving outside the lever-arm area.
Related exercises
Add this exercise to your program with your coach
If you have a health condition, consult a qualified professional.