{"id":42846,"date":"2019-01-28T04:00:37","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T03:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/uncategorized\/exercise-of-the-week-kinesis-station-deadlift\/"},"modified":"2019-01-28T04:00:37","modified_gmt":"2019-01-28T03:00:37","slug":"exercise-of-the-week-kinesis-station-deadlift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/learn\/exercise-of-the-week-kinesis-station-deadlift\/","title":{"rendered":"Tutorial: Kinesis Deadlift"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kinesis Deadlift<\/a><\/span> is a strength exercise. This variation of the traditional deadlift will help you increase your hip and shoulder strength in a functional way.<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHAT<\/h2>\n
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  • The Kinesis Deadlift is a cable variation of the classic deadlift movement.<\/li>\n
  • This variation makes the movement more convenient, straightforward and more comfortable.<\/li>\n
  • It\u2019s a useful starting point for those wanting to progress to the barbell deadlift.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    HOW<\/h2>\n
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    • Stand on the platform and line your feet up with the handles. Engage the core and set the shoulders.<\/li>\n
    • Keeping the back straight, bend your knees and hip to grab the handles. Core and shoulders engaged.<\/li>\n
    • Extend hip, driving it forward. Keep the arms straight as you simultaneously lift the chest upwards, coming to a standing position. In this position, the core, glutes and shoulder blades should remain engaged.<\/li>\n
    • Slowly return, keeping the back straight, and repeat for reps or time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Training tip<\/strong> \u2013 if hamstring flexibility is limiting you, modify the movement by bending your knees more (like a squat). If you have good hamstring flexibility, you can perform a straighter leg deadlift \u2013 this will require greater core engagement, so ensure you set this at an appropriate level.<\/p>\n

      WHY<\/h2>\n
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      • The deadlift is a pivotal foundation movement that will build high-levels of strength. In a natural environment, this move allows us to safely pick up objects from the floor, carrying things, or practice overhead lifting (cleans, presses, snatches). From a rehabilitation perspective, the deadlift is a highly functional exercise to improve shoulder health, through reflexive stabilization.<\/li>\n
      • The whole-body nature of this exercise will significantly raise the heart rate and impose a cardiovascular demand. As such, we recommend you start with 4-6 reps per set, before increasing volume. As you become proficient, progress to free-weighted deadlifts using dumbbells, kettlebells and eventually barbells.<\/li>\n
      • Some athletic movements are dependent on powerful and robust hip extension. As such, the deadlift should be a regular inclusion in your skill-based and metabolic conditioning workouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n