Cable pull throughs as alternatives to traditional deadlifts
Im constantly looking for deadlift alternatives for my home workout program (or for home workouts in general, not only for me). This time I stumbled over an exercise called cable pull throughs (you can also do this with resistance bands).
With bodybuilding aims in mind, how does this exercise compare to a tradidional deadlift in training effects and safety?
How far can it be a substitude for a deadlift? What other exercises do you suggest to make the cable pull through together with those other exercises a good deadlift alternative?
I am also intersted in biomechanical details.
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No, the cable pull will not be a perfect substitute for a deadlift. Looking at the pictures above, it's very clear that the angle of the cable pull is much different than that of a typical deadlift. As a result, the effects on the engaged muscles will be different from those engaged in deadlift.
A traditional deadlift engages your thigh and arms' muscles during the lifting and dropping movements and then your core, shoulder, and leg muscles for stability once the lifter is standing erect. Also, there's a downward vertical pull from the weight, which is balanced by your entire body.
The cable pull, on the other hand, works at an angle. Your pivot point isn't your leg but your waist. There's a backward pull on your body, which you have to counteract.
The cable pull seems to be a substitute for the kettlebell swing; even the movements seem similar (at least from the pictures).
If a home is big enough for a cable pull exercise (which requires a big equipment), it should be sufficiently big for a barbell and weights.
So, obtain the proper equipment and perform the exercises right :).
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