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Rickshaw Deadlift

Main muscles
Quads
Also works
Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower back, Traps
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound · Pull

How to do it

  1. Load the frame with the desired weight. Center yourself between the handles. You feet should be about hip width apart. Bend at the hips to grip the handles, allowing your shoulder blades to protract.
  2. With your feet and your grip set, take a big breath and then lower your hips and flex the knees. Look forward with your head, keep your chest up and your back arched, and begin driving through the heels to move the weight upward. As the weight comes up, pull your shoulder blades together as you drive your hips forward.
  3. Lower the weight by bending at the hips and guiding it to the ground.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Rickshaw Deadlift work?
Mainly the quads, with help from the forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, traps.
What equipment do I need?
Other equipment.
Is it good for beginners?
It is rated intermediate level.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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