5 Best Rickshaw Deadlift Alternatives for Quad Development

The Rickshaw Deadlift is done standing.

Original Exercise: Rickshaw Deadlift

Rickshaw Deadlift
Primary muscle
Quads
Equipment
Other
Difficulty
Advanced
Type
Compound

Secondary muscles: Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Traps

How to perform Rickshaw Deadlift
  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.
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Rickshaw Deadlift FAQ

What muscles does Rickshaw Deadlift work?

The Rickshaw Deadlift primarily targets the quadriceps through knee extension, with secondary recruitment of the glutes, adductors, and hamstrings depending on torso angle. It also challenges the core and upper back to stabilize the load during the lift.

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