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Smith machine hip thrust

A compound exercise for the glutes, with help from the hamstrings. Equipment: smith machine and flat bench.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Upper back on a bench, bar padded over the hips.
  2. Drive the hips to full lockout
  3. Chin tucked, ribs down

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