- Main muscle
- Glutes
- Also works
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Smith machine, bench
How to do it
- Set a bench behind the Smith machine, sit against it, and roll your hips under the bar.
- Plant your feet flat, knees bent, and unhook the bar.
- Drive through your heels until your body is level from shoulders to knees, then lower slowly.
Common mistakes
- Arching your lower back at the top.
- Setting up so the bar sits on your stomach.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Smith Machine Hip Thrust into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.