Exercise Comparison
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound vs Cable Deadlifts
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound
Only in Cable Deadlifts
Instructions
Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound
Assume a comfortable stance with one foot slightly in front of the other.
Begin by pushing off with the front leg, driving the opposite knee forward and as high as possible before landing. Attempt to cover as much distance to each side with each bound.
It may help to use a line on the ground to guage distance from side to side.
Repeat the sequence with the other leg.
Cable Deadlifts
Move the cables to the bottom of the towers and select an appropriate weight. Stand directly in between the uprights.
To begin, squat down be flexing your hips and knees until you can reach the handles.
After grasping them, begin your ascent. Driving through your heels extend your hips and knees keeping your hands hanging at your side. Keep your head and chest up throughout the movement.
After reaching a full standing position, Return to the starting position and repeat.
Verdict
Both exercises target the quadriceps. Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound is a beginner exercise using none, while Cable Deadlifts is beginner and uses cable. Choose Alternate Leg Diagonal Bound if you have access to none, or Cable Deadlifts if you prefer cable.