For this exercise the smith machine is actually superior to the barbell because you can sit back further since the machine holds you in place.
Smith machine hamstring exercises.
This allows you to get a much deeper stretch in the hamstrings and a more lengthened muscle is going to receive more of that delicious time under tension.
Performing squats with your feet more than 10 inches in front of the bar better targets your hamstrings.
Low squats side step ups bulgarian split squats elevated reverse lunges seated squats rear leg.
On the other hand building up a beastly barbell squat will translate to.
You can also do romanian deadlifts which focus on your hams glutes and lower back.
I show you some glutes and hamstrings exercises you can do on the smith machine.
A study on nfl players reported 1 716 hamstring injuries over a 10 year period which breaks down to roughly five or six injuries per team per season.
Below are five 5 leg and or glute exercises that can be done on a smith machine to build leg strength increase.
How to do it on a smith machine.
The hamstrings a collection of three muscles extending from your sit bones to the backs of your knees are among the most frequently injured muscles in sports.
Photo by jasminko ibrakovic shutterstock 5 smith machine leg exercises for mass.