Machine Belt Deadlift (V-Bar)
The deadlift on a belt squat machine with a V-bar clipped to the lever; the handle hangs at the shins, so the pull starts from an upright, squat-like position.
How to do it
Setup
On the platform facing the machine, feet hip-width, the V-bar gripped palms facing at shin height; hips low, chest up.
Steps
- Push through the whole foot and stand, the handle rising close to the legs.
- Finish tall with the hips through.
- Sit the hips back and down to return the handle to shin height.
Common mistakes
Chest collapsing at the start: set it up before the handle moves. Letting the lever swing the handle away from the legs: keep it close all the way. Hips shooting up first: legs and chest rise together.
Breathing
Inhale at the bottom, exhale after lockout.
