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Smith Bent Knee Good Morning

Smith Bent Knee Good Morning — movement illustration 1

This exercise utilises the same technique of the standard Good Mornings yet the use of the Smith Machine provides more stability.

Equipment
Smith machine
Muscle groups
Back
Primary muscles
Lower back
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings

How to perform this exercise

  1. Place a barbell across your shoulders.
  2. Keeping your head up and your back completely straight, bend at the waist until your back is parallel with the floor.
  3. Return to starting position.
  4. Repeat.

Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.

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