Smith Machine Hip Raise

A smith machine exercise targeting glutes and hamstrings by raising the hips with the bar on the waist.

Instructions

• Set the smith machine bar at an appropriate height.
• Lie down with your upper back on a bench and feet flat on the ground.
• Position the bar across your waist, using a pad for comfort if needed.
• Engage your core and lift your hips by driving through your heels.
• Squeeze your glutes at the top and then lower back down slowly.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Not using a pad on the bar, which can cause discomfort.
• Arching the back excessively instead of engaging the core.
• Lifting the hips too quickly without control.
• Placing feet too far from the body, reducing tension on glutes.

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