smith hip raise
smith hip raise is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Position yourself on the smith machine with your back against the pad and your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step 2
Place your hands on the barbell, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step 3
Engage your core and glutes, then push through your heels to raise your hips off the ground.
Step 4
Continue lifting until your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
Step 5
Hold for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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