Exercise
Smith hip raise
Smith hip raise is a moderate exercise. It trains abs.
Detailed explanation
Position yourself on the smith machine with your back against the pad and your feet shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on the barbell, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Engage your core and glutes, then push through your heels to raise your hips off the ground. Hold for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
Step by step
- 1
Position yourself on the smith machine with your back against the pad and your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Place your hands on the barbell, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Engage your core and glutes, then push through your heels to raise your hips off the ground.
- 4
Continue lifting until your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
- 5
Hold for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
