Smith Straight-back Stiff-leg Deadlift
The Smith Straight-back Stiff-leg Deadlift primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Biceps Femoris (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, Latissimus Dorsi, Levator Scapulae, Rectus Femoris, Rhomboids, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper). It is a smith machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A smith machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Gluteus Maximus.
| Equipment | Smith Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Hinge |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Gluteus Maximus |
| Secondary | Adductor Magnus, Biceps Femoris (Long Head) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Adductor Magnus (adductors)
- Secondary Muscle Biceps Femoris (Long Head) (hamstrings)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Levator Scapulae (neck)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Femoris (quadriceps)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rhomboids (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Lower) (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Middle) (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Upper) (back)
Instructions
- Preparation: Stand with shoulder width or narrower stance with thigh against bar. Grasp bar with shoulder width or slightly wider overhand grip. Disengage bar by rotating bar back. Execution: With knees bent, lower bar toward top feet by bending hips and keeping waist straight. Lift bar by extending at hips until standing upright. Pull shoulders back slightly if rounded. Extend knees at top if desired. Repeat. Comments: Throughout lift, keep arms and back straight. Do not pause or bounce at bottom of lift. Do not lower weight beyond mild stretch. Full range of motion will vary from person to person depending onflexibility. Stand on elevated platform if smith machine does not allow full range of motion. Those withless flexibilitymay have to bend their knees more. Knees can be kept bent throughout movement. Also seeStiff Leg Deadlift.
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