Smith Deadlift
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Reach forward and grasp the bar of the Smith machine with an overhand grip, making sure your hands are wider than your shoulders.
Bend your knees and lower your hips until your thighs are parallel to the floor, keeping your back straight and your eyes focused forward.
Push through your heels to stand up straight, lifting the bar as you do so, while keeping your core engaged and your back straight.
Slowly reverse the movement, bending your knees and lowering your hips back down to return the bar to the starting position, completing one repetition.
Pro Tip
Maintain Correct Form: Avoid rounding your back during the lift. This can lead to serious injury. Instead, keep your back straight and your chest up throughout the exercise. Engage your core and make sure that your hips, knees, and shoulders rise at the same time. Use Your Legs, Not Your Back: The Smith Deadlift is primarily a leg exercise, not a back exercise. You should be driving through your heels and using your legs to lift the weight, not your lower back. If you feel strain in your lower back, you're probably doing it wrong. Don't Rush: It's common for people to try to lift the weight too quickly,