Smith Machine Deadlift
Primary Equipment
Smith machine
Smith machine
Instructions
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the bar over your mid-foot
- Hinge at your hips and bend your knees to grasp the bar with an overhand or mixed grip
- Keep your back straight, chest up, and core tight
- Lift the bar by extending your hips and knees simultaneously
- Lower the bar in a controlled manner by reversing the movement
Tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement
- Initiate the lift with your legs, not your lower back
- Keep the bar close to your body during the entire exercise
- Avoid rounding your lower back at any point
Target Muscle
Primary
