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How to do Smith Machine Stiff-Legged Deadlift

Primary muscle: Legs · Secondary: Glutes, Back

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Smith Machine Stiff-Legged Deadlift start and end positionSmith Machine Stiff-Legged Deadlift start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Grip the Smith bar at thigh height and unrack it
  2. Keep a very slight bend in your knees and lock your back flat
  3. Push your hips back and slide the bar down close to your legs
  4. Stop when you feel a strong stretch in your hamstrings
  5. Drive your hips forward and squeeze your glutes to stand

Coaching tip

With the fixed bar path, put all your attention on the hip hinge and the hamstring stretch.

Caution

Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: lower back. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.

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