Strength exercise

Smith Machine Good Morning

How to do it

  1. Step under the bar of the smith machine and position it across the upper back and traps, then unrack it.
  2. Set the feet shoulder-width apart with a slight bend in the knees and clear the safety catches.
  3. Hinge at the hips, pushing them backward while keeping the spine neutral and the chest lifted.
  4. Lower the torso until you feel a stretch through the biceps femoris, letting the machine's fixed track guide the bar path.
  5. Inhale on the way down and exhale as you drive the hips forward to return upright.
  6. Avoid rounding the lower back at the bottom; stop the descent once the hips can no longer hinge further.

Muscles worked

Biceps FemorisTwo-headed hamstring muscle responsible for knee flexion and hip extension. All Biceps Femoris exercises
Gluteus MaximusLargest gluteal muscle responsible for hip extension and external rotation. All Gluteus Maximus exercises
Lower BackMuscles of the lumbar region responsible for supporting the spine and trunk movements. All Lower Back exercises

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Type
Strength
Equipment
Smith Machine
Primary muscles
Biceps Femoris, Gluteus Maximus, Lower Back
Measured in
Reps and weight
Tools
1RM Calculator