Smith Machine Romanian Deadlift

Equipment: Smith Machine

Smith Machine Romanian Deadlift
Primary Muscles
  • Erector Spinae
  • Gluteus Maximus
Synergistic Muscles
  • Hamstrings

The Smith machine Romanian deadlift targets the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Position the barbell at thigh height and stand facing the bar, feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Grip the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. Unrack the bar and step back, keeping your feet shoulder-width apart.
  4. With a slight bend in your knees, hinge at your hips to lower the bar down your legs, keeping your back straight.
  5. Lower the bar until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
  6. Push through your heels to return to the starting position, keeping the bar close to your legs.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.