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Hamstrings · Intermediate

Smith Machine B-Stance Deadlift

Staggered-stance Smith-machine hip hinge loading the front-leg hamstrings and glutes while the rear foot provides light support.

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Smith Machine B-Stance Deadlift demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

HamstringsGlutesCore

Equipment

Smith Machine

Sets × reps

3 × 12 / side

Rest

1 min 15 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand with one foot slightly behind on the ball of the foot and place most of your weight on the front leg.
  2. 02Hold the Smith bar at thigh level, brace the trunk, and keep both hips facing forward.
  3. 03Push the hips back and lower the bar close to the front leg while the rear foot provides light support.
  4. 04Stop when the front hamstring is fully loaded without rounding the spine or rotating the pelvis.
  5. 05Drive the front hip forward to stand tall, complete the set, and switch sides.

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