The smith bent knee good morning is a lower body exercise performed on a Smith machine. It primarily targets the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings and lower back. The movement involves hinging at the hips with a slight knee bend, lowering the torso while keeping the back straight, and then returning to the starting position.
Also Works
HamstringsLower Back
How to Perform
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Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
2
Place the barbell across your upper back, resting it on your traps.
3
Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
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Lower your torso until it is parallel to the ground, feeling a stretch in your hamstrings.
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Engage your glutes and hamstrings to raise your torso back up to the starting position.