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Smith machine deadlift

A compound exercise for the glutes and hamstrings, with help from the lower back, forearms, traps. Equipment: smith machine.

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WorksGlutesHamstringsLower backForearmsTraps

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Set the bar low on the safeties, shins close to it.
  2. Push the floor away and stand up
  3. Lower by pushing the hips back

Muscles worked

Smith machine deadlift: 3D figure mid-rep with the glutes and hamstrings highlighted

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