Lever Deadlift (plate loaded) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Plate Loaded Deadlift
How to: Lever Deadlift (plate loaded)
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform.
- Set the weight on the leverage machine.
- Grip the handles or bar comfortably.
- Engage your core and drive through your heels as you lift the weight.
- Extend your hips and knees fully at the top of the movement.
- Lower the weight back down with control and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back during the lift.
- Allowing knees to collapse inward.
- Not fully extending the hips at the top.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to start.
- Perform the exercise with a wider stance for better stability.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
- Engage your core before lifting to support your back.
- Start with lighter weights to perfect your form.
Lever Deadlift (plate loaded) Alternatives
Tags
thighs
glute
strength
deadlift
weightlifting
hamstrings