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smith machine hinge Activity intensity • Moderate
✓ knee safe
✓ shoulder safe
✓ lower back safe
✓ wrist safe
Smith Machine Hip Thrust
Primary Muscles: glutes
Secondary Stabilisers: hamstrings, adductors
DEFAULT REP RANGE
8-12 reps
INTERVAL REST TARGET
120s
DIFFICULTY
beginner
Biomechanical Coaching Cues
- Set a flat bench perpendicular to the Smith machine with a bar pad over your hips.
- Unlatch the safety hooks at the top and lower your hips under control while keeping your chin tucked.
- Drive through your heels to full hip extension and hold for 1 second.