Glutes · Intermediate

Lever Deadlift (plate loaded)

Hip-hinge drill that develops posterior-chain strength and control using a weight plate, with emphasis on the glutes and hamstrings.

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Exercise overview

Training details

GlutesHamstringsQuadricepsLower BackCore

Equipment

Weight Plate

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

01Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart on the platform.
02Set the weight on the leverage machine.
03Grip the handles or bar comfortably.
04Engage your core and drive through your heels as you lift the weight.
05Extend your hips and knees fully at the top of the movement.
06Lower the weight back down with control and repeat.

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