How to Do Cable Single Leg Deadlift

Cable Single Leg Deadlift is a hamstrings exercise using cable, listed as advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Hamstrings

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Advanced

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Single Leg Deadlift

  1. 01Stand facing a low cable pulley and hold the handle in the hand opposite to the standing leg.
  2. 02Hinge at the hips while extending the non-working leg straight back, keeping a soft bend in the standing knee.
  3. 03Lower the torso until it is parallel to the floor, allowing the cable to pull the arm toward the pulley.
  4. 04Engage the hamstring and glute of the standing leg to pull the torso back to an upright position.
  5. 05Exhale at the top and reset the shoulder blade before starting the next repetition.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Single Leg Deadlift

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Hamstrings Bends the knee and extends the hip.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Focus on keeping the hips square to the floor to prevent the pelvis from rotating toward the side of the cable column.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Single Leg Deadlift questions

What muscles does Cable Single Leg Deadlift work?

Cable Single Leg Deadlift is catalogued as a hamstrings exercise in A90 Training Club, with the hamstrings as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Single Leg Deadlift correctly?

Stand facing a low cable pulley and hold the handle in the hand opposite to the standing leg. Hinge at the hips while extending the non-working leg straight back, keeping a soft bend in the standing knee. Lower the torso until it is parallel to the floor, allowing the cable to pull the arm toward the pulley. Engage the hamstring and glute of the standing leg to pull the torso back to an upright position. Exhale at the top and reset the shoulder blade before starting the next repetition.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Single Leg Deadlift?

Focus on keeping the hips square to the floor to prevent the pelvis from rotating toward the side of the cable column.

Is Cable Single Leg Deadlift suitable for beginners?

Cable Single Leg Deadlift is rated advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Single Leg Deadlift?

Cable Single Leg Deadlift uses cable.

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