Smith Bent Knee Good morning
Expert Advice
Keep your back straight and core tight throughout the movement to protect your lower back.
How-to-do Steps
- Position yourself under the Smith machine bar with it resting on your shoulders.
- Step away from the rack and place your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Slightly bend your knees and maintain this bend throughout the exercise.
- Hinge at the hips and lower your torso until it is nearly parallel with the floor.
- Return to the starting position by extending your hips and pushing your heels into the ground.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Smith Bent Knee Good morning primarily targets the Lats, Glutes, with Strength mechanics using Smith Machine. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Lats40%
Glutes40%
Secondary
Hamstrings20%
Equipment
Smith Machine
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Smith Bent Knee Good morning work?
Smith Bent Knee Good morning primarily targets the Lats, Glutes. Secondary muscles involved include Hamstrings. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Smith Machine.
How many sets and reps should I do for Smith Bent Knee Good morning?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Smith Bent Knee Good morning suitable for beginners?
Smith Bent Knee Good morning is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
