GymPlan AILeverage Deadlift
Leverage Deadlift is a beginner compound machine exercise that mainly works your quads, with help from your glutes and hamstrings.
How to do the leverage deadlift
- 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.
- Return the weight to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Sets and reps
For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.
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What muscles does the leverage deadlift work?
It mainly works your quads; your glutes and hamstrings assist.
How many sets and reps of leverage deadlift should I do?
For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.
Is the leverage deadlift good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.