smith hip raise

Equipment

smith machine

Target muscle

abs

How to perform

1. 1

   Position yourself on the smith machine with your back against the pad and your feet shoulder-width apart.

2. 2

   Place your hands on the barbell, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

3. 3

   Engage your core and glutes, then push through your heels to raise your hips off the ground.

4. 4

   Continue lifting until your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.

5. 5

   Hold for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.