Smith Machine Romanian Deadlift

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Watch Smith Machine Romanian Deadlift

Technique

How to perform Smith Machine Romanian Deadlift

1. Set the Smith bar near thigh height and take an overhand grip with your hands outside your thighs.
2. Disengage the hooks and stand holding the bar in front of your legs with straight arms and a slight knee bend.
3. Move your hips backward, letting your torso hinge forward as the bar travels close to your legs.
4. Keep nearly the same knee angle and your back position steady; stop the descent before either changes to gain extra depth.
5. Extend your hips to return to standing without leaning backward or pulling with your arms.
6. Repeat from standing and re-engage the hooks when finished.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus.