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SMITH MACHINE HIP THRUST

Custom Training: Smith Machine Hip Thrust. One controlled movement out and back counts as one repetition. Train both sides equally for unilateral variants.

HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Support the upper back on a stable bench, pad the Smith bar across the pelvis and set safety stops before starting.

  2. 2

    Drive through the feet to extend the hips while keeping the resistance secure across the pelvis.

  3. 3

    Lower the hips slowly without losing the torso position.

THE STANDARD

Custom Training: Smith Machine Hip Thrust. One controlled movement out and back counts as one repetition. Train both sides equally for unilateral variants.

COACHING CUES

Finish by extending the hips rather than arching the lower back.Record the displayed resistance or added plates consistently; pulley ratios and starting resistance differ between machines.

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Letting the load shift or overextending the back at lockout.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation
Hoplite
Elite
Spartan

CUSTOM TRAINING ONLY

EQUIPMENT

MachineBench