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