Cable Romanian Deadlift exercise animation (Mujer)

Cable Romanian Deadlift

Músculo objetivo
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Equipamiento
Cable
Parte del cuerpo
Hips
Tipo
Strength

The cable Romanian deadlift is a hip-hinge strength exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings and glutes. Performed against a low cable pulley, the constant cable tension keeps load on the muscles through the full range, making it a joint-friendly way to build posterior-chain strength and hip-hinge control.

Cómo hacer el Cable Romanian Deadlift

  1. 1Set the pulley to the lowest position and attach a straight bar or handle. Grip it with both hands at about shoulder-width.
  2. 2Stand facing the machine with feet hip-width apart and a slight bend in your knees. Step back so the cable is taut and stacks your weight over your midfoot.
  3. 3Brace your core, pull your shoulder blades down, and set a flat, neutral spine.
  4. 4Hinge at your hips and push your glutes back, letting the cable draw the bar down along the front of your thighs.
  5. 5Lower until you feel a strong stretch in your hamstrings, keeping your back flat and shins near-vertical.
  6. 6Drive your hips forward and squeeze your glutes to return to standing, keeping the bar close to your body.
  7. 7Finish fully upright with hips extended, then complete your reps and return the weight under control.
  8. 8Step forward to rest the stack down safely once the set is done.

Consejos de técnica

  • Lead the movement with your hips, not your knees — think about pushing your glutes toward the wall behind you.
  • Keep the bar tracking close to your legs the whole time to keep tension on the hamstrings and protect your lower back.
  • Move slowly on the way down to feel the hamstring stretch, then drive up with intent.
  • Keep a soft, fixed knee bend throughout rather than bending and straightening your knees through the rep.
  • Stop lowering at the point where you can no longer keep a flat back.

Errores comunes

  • Rounding the lower back as you hinge, which shifts load off the hamstrings and onto the spine and risks injury.
  • Squatting the weight by bending the knees too much, which turns it into a leg press instead of a hip hinge.
  • Letting the bar drift away from your body, increasing the strain on your lower back and reducing hamstring tension.
  • Hyperextending the lower back at the top instead of finishing with a neutral, glute-driven lockout.

Preguntas frecuentes

What muscles does the cable Romanian deadlift work?

It primarily works the hamstrings and glutes through the hip hinge, with the lower back and core working to keep your spine stable and neutral.

How is the cable Romanian deadlift different from the barbell version?

The movement is the same hip hinge, but the cable keeps constant tension on the hamstrings through the whole range and lets you train the lift with lighter, more controlled loads.

Is the cable Romanian deadlift good for beginners?

Yes. The cable provides a steady line of resistance that makes it easier to learn the hip-hinge pattern, and it lets you start light while you groove the form.

How many sets and reps should I do?

For most lifters, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps works well. Since the goal is to feel the hamstrings stretch and work, prioritize controlled form over heavy weight.

Where should I feel the cable Romanian deadlift?

You should feel a strong stretch and contraction in your hamstrings and glutes. If you mostly feel it in your lower back, your spine is likely rounding or the bar is drifting too far forward.

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