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Smith Machine RDL

A compound Smith machine exercise for the hamstrings and gluteus maximus.

  • Legs
  • Smith machine
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainHamstrings, Gluteus maximus
AlsoErector spinae

Setup

The fixed bar path lets you focus purely on the hip hinge.

How to do it well

  • Grip the fixed bar at the thighs
  • Hinge back with soft knees
  • Drive the hips forward to stand

Common mistakes

  • Rounding the back
  • Letting the bar drift away from the legs

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.