
Deadlift (Smith Machine)
strength / compound
Deadlift (Smith Machine)
strength / compound
Getting Started
- 1
Begin by adjusting the safety bars of the Smith machine to the appropriate height for your body.
- 2
Stand with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart and your toes slightly pointed out.
- 3
Hold the bar with a slightly wider than shoulder-width grip, palms facing down.
- 4
Keeping your back straight, bend your knees and hips to push your hips back and lower your torso to grip the bar.
- 5
Brace your core and drive through your heels to lift the bar off the rack.
- 6
Push your chest up and out as you pause for a second at the top of the movement.
- 7
Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position, keeping your core engaged the entire time.
- 8
Repeat for desired number of repetitions.
Equipment
Primary
Secondary