Smith Machine Hip Raise
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the abs, using a machine.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Smith Machine Hip Raise
- Position a bench in the rack and load the bar to an appropriate weight. Lie down on the bench, placing the bottom of your feet against the bar. Unlock the bar and extend your legs. You may need to use your hands to assist you. For added stability grasp the sides of the Smith Machine. This will be your starting position.
- Initiate the movement by rotating your pelvis, flexing your spine to raise your hips off of the bench. Maintain a slight bend in the knees throughout the motion.
- After a brief pause, return the hips to the bench.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Smith Machine Hip Raise
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do smith machine hip raise work?
Smith Machine Hip Raise primarily works the abs.
What equipment do I need for smith machine hip raise?
Smith Machine Hip Raise uses machines.
Smith Machine Hip Raise: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Smith Machine Hip Raise is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of smith machine hip raise?
Bent-Knee Hip Raise, Knee/Hip Raise On Parallel Bars, Crunches train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my smith machine hip raise reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; smith machine hip raise can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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