Smith Machine Stiff-Legged Deadlift
The Smith Machine Stiff-Legged Deadlift is a strength movement that targets your hamstrings. Here's how to do it with clean form.
How to do the Smith Machine Stiff-Legged Deadlift
- Set the bar at hip height, grip just outside hip-width, and stand with a slight bend in the knees.
- Hinge at the hips, pushing them back as you lower the bar along your legs.
- Stop when you feel a strong hamstring stretch — typically mid-shin — then drive hips forward to stand.
- Keep your spine neutral throughout; don't round the lower back chasing extra range.
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