deadlifts in the Smith machine with straight legs

Deadlifts in the Smith machine with straight foot — technique exercises:

1. Adjust the height of the fretboard to the racks so that it was at the level of the middle of your thighs. Select the desired weight. Take Grif bronirovanii grip (palms facing down). Brush shoulder width apart. Use the straps to avoid damage to the wrists if the weight is large.
2. Keep your back straight, lift the bar up, fully straightening the arms. The body is straight, feet shoulder width apart or narrower. The knees are a little bent. This will be your initial position.
3. Without bending the knees, on the exhale, follow the slope, lowering the barbell down to your feet. The back must remain straight. You will feel the stretching of muscles back of the thigh. The movement looks like as if you were trying to pick something up from the floor without bending the knees.
4. On the inhale straighten up, straining his thighs and buttocks, returning to its original position.
5. Complete the required number of repetitions.

Note: you should not perform this exercise if you have lower back problems. Watch carefully that the back was permanently arched in the lower back. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury. Avoid jerks or sudden movements.

Variations: you can also perform this exercise using dumbbells or a barbell.