Leverage Deadlift
How to do the Leverage Deadlift
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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.
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Return the weight to the starting position.
How to program the Leverage Deadlift
Sets and reps
As a compound movement, the Leverage Deadlift responds well to heavier loading. For strength, work in the 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps range with 2–3 minutes of rest between sets. For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 90 seconds of rest is the classic hypertrophy zone. Place it early in your session, when you're freshest, and leave 1–3 reps in reserve on most sets.
Progression
The Leverage Deadlift is beginner-friendly. Start with a load (or rep count) you can complete with clean form on every set, then add a small amount of weight or 1–2 reps each week. When you hit the top of your rep range on all sets, increase the load and drop back to the bottom of the range — simple double progression.
Secondary muscles worked
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Leverage Deadlift work?
The Leverage Deadlift primarily targets the Quadriceps. It also recruits the Glutes, Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
What equipment do I need for the Leverage Deadlift?
You need Machine. Difficulty level: Beginner.
How many sets and reps of the Leverage Deadlift should I do?
For strength, do 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps with 2–3 minutes rest. For muscle growth, do 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with about 90 seconds rest.
