Rickshaw Deadlift
An intermediate compound strongman exercise that works the quads.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Rickshaw Deadlift
- 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.
- 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.
- Lower the weight by bending at the hips and guiding it to the ground.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do rickshaw deadlift work?
Rickshaw Deadlift primarily works the quads. The forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lower back and traps assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for rickshaw deadlift?
The source dataset does not record equipment for rickshaw deadlift. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Rickshaw Deadlift: is it suitable for beginners?
Rickshaw Deadlift is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of rickshaw deadlift?
Car Deadlift, Tire Flip, Conan's Wheel train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my rickshaw deadlift reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; rickshaw deadlift can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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