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Doesn't this make it inevitably partially a squat? I'm only interested in the back workout. Normally I like to isolate muscle groups in workouts because I know exactly how much of the workout is being done by a specific muscle group. Also I know one muscle group isn't the "weakest link" and causing the other(s) to not work out as much as they could / enough.

For instance I'm thinking to use a sitting cable lat machine as a deadlift machine in my one complex gym as it has limited machines. But that would involve keeping my legs straight and essentially doing a row motion where I don't pull in with the arms or push out with the legs.

Doesn't this make it inevitably partially a squat? I'm only interested in the back workout. Normally I like to isolate muscle groups in workouts because I know exactly how much of the workout is being done by a specific muscle group. Also I know one muscle group isn't the "weakest link" and causing the other(s) to not work out as much as they could / enough. For instance I'm thinking to use a sitting cable lat machine as a deadlift machine in my one complex gym as it has limited machines. But that would involve keeping my legs straight and essentially doing a row motion where I don't pull in with the arms or push out with the legs.

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If you're trying to lift heavy, going too far down with your back is bad for the lumbar spine (lower spine). Just learn how to do a deadlift properly.

You can get a back workout with a hangover bench thing. I don't know what it's called, but your upper body is hanging over the edge with your face to the floor is you're in erect posture. Your body will be at about a 45 degree angle to the floor when you're up.