Smith Machine Good Morning
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Hamstrings · Hip extension
- Medium load
- Glutes · Maximus and Lower back
- Low load
- Core and Traps · Upper
Primary muscles
How to do it
Set the Smith machine bar across your upper back, not your neck, and unlock it. With feet under your hips and knees slightly bent, push your hips back while keeping your spine neutral. Stop when you cannot hinge farther without rounding, then extend your hips to stand.
Form cues
- Keep the bar on your upper back.
- Hinge without rounding your back.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
NeckShoulderElbowWristUpper backLower backHipKnee
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.