Smith Hip Raise

Core · Smith Machine · Beginner

How to do it

1. Position yourself on the smith machine with your back against the pad and your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Place your hands on the barbell, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
3. Engage your core and glutes, then push through your heels to raise your hips off the ground.
4. Continue lifting until your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
5. Hold for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary: Abs
Secondary: Glutes, Hamstrings

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