Deadlift - Smith Machine

Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 4-8 Reps, 80 Wght

Intermediate 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. You stand behind it in a squatting position and grab the bar in an overhand grip (using wrist straps if you need to). Your hands should be about shoulder-width apart. This is your starting position. 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.