Smith reverse hyperextension: how to do it and what it works
Hip extension lying face down with the Smith bar as resistance.
- Main muscles
- Gluteus maximus
- Secondary muscles
- Erector spinae, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Smith machine, Flat bench
How to do it
Smith machine reverse hyperextension
Hip extension from a face-down position using a Smith bar, to work the glutes and hamstrings with a controlled range.
Form. Secure the bench, start from the hips and raise your legs only as far as you keep a neutral lower back.
Common mistake. Swinging the legs, hyperextending the back, or using an unstable setup.
