Deadlift - Smith Machine Straight Leg

Recommendations: 1-3 Sets, 4-8 Reps, 80 Wght

Lower Back Glutes Hamstrings Calves Quads Forearms Lats Middle Back Traps Strength Smith Machine Pull Compound Gym

Purpose: This exercise builds overall strength in the lower body.

Benefits: This exercise involves many other muscles.

The loaded bar in the Smith Machine is placed at its lowest level. Position yourself by the bar so that it is centered over your feet. Your feet should be about hip-width apart. Bend at the hips and grip the bar at shoulder width, allowing your shoulder blades to protract. This is the starting position. lower your hips and bend the knees until your shins contact the bar. Look forward with your head, keep your chest up and your back arched. Inhale during this movement. Raise the bar by pushing with your legs and rotating your glutes and hips forward and up. Continue lifting until you are in a full upright position. Your chest should be pushed out and your shoulders should be pulled back. Exhale while doing this movement. Return to the starting position by reversing your previous movement until you are again squatting by the bar. Inhale while doing this movement. Repeat for the required number of repetitions.

The muscles of the lower back straighten the spine. They work together with the abdominals to keep the spine upright. The Barbell Deadlift is considered to be the king of exercises. No other exercise will work your body so much.