Smith Hip Raise

Learn how to do the Smith Hip Raise with proper form and technique. This smith machine exercise primarily targets your Abs, with secondary emphasis on Glutes, Hamstrings.

Smith Hip Raise exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Smith Hip Raise

Follow these steps to perform the Smith Hip Raise with correct form:

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

Smith Hip Raise Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

gluteshamstrings

Exercise Details

Equipment
smith machine
Body Part
waist
Category
Extended

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