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Smith Deadlift
Muscles involved
The Smith Romanian deadlift guides the bar vertically. It builds hamstrings and glutes with more stability.
How to do it
- Stand under a Smith machine with the bar on the floor in front of your feet.
- Grip the bar with both hands using a mixed grip, one palm facing forward and the other backward.
- As you exhale, lift the bar by pushing through your heels until you are completely upright.
- Lower the bar controllably to the starting position as you inhale.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep the bar as close to your legs as possible during the entire lift. - Initiate the movement by pushing with your heels and keep your chest up. - Avoid rounding your back; maintain a neutral spine throughout the exercise.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Smith Deadlift: which muscles does it work?
Smith Deadlift mainly works: Hamstrings, Glutes, Back. It also involves: Erector spinae, Gluteus maximus, Adductor magnus, Quadriceps, Soleus.
What is Smith Deadlift good for?
The Smith Romanian deadlift guides the bar vertically. It builds hamstrings and glutes with more stability.
How do you do Smith Deadlift with proper form?
- Keep the bar as close to your legs as possible during the entire lift. - Initiate the movement by pushing with your heels and keep your chest up. - Avoid rounding your back; maintain a neutral spine throughout the exercise.
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