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Smith Machine Sumo Romanian Deadlift

Main muscle
Hamstrings
Muscle group
Legs
Equipment
Smith machine

How to do it

  1. 1Set your feet wide with toes pointed out under the bar.
  2. 2Unrack the bar and hold it with hands inside your knees.
  3. 3Push your hips back while keeping your back flat.
  4. 4Lower the bar along your legs until you feel a hamstring stretch.
  5. 5Drive your hips forward to return to standing.

Coaching cues

  • Wide stance, toes out
  • Hinge, don't squat
  • Push hips through
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