Smith Machine Good Morning
Overview
How to do it
- 1
Set up facing the Smith machine with your feet about shoulder-width apart and the barbell positioned across your shoulders.
- 2
Lift your chest and keep your core tight.
- 3
Hinge slowly at the hips, send your glutes back, and lower your torso toward the floor.
- 4
Continue lowering until your torso is parallel to the floor.
- 5
Hold briefly at the bottom, then raise your torso slowly back to the starting position.
- 6
Perform the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips & common mistakes
Use a light load at first so you can learn the movement and maintain proper form.
Drive the motion from the hips and keep your back straight.
Do not use too much weight, especially if you are new to the exercise.
Speak with a healthcare professional if you have any pre-existing conditions or concerns about performing this exercise.
Muscles worked
Hamstrings
Gluteus Maximus، Adductor Magnus
Erector Spinae
Rectus Abdominis، Obliques
