Smith Bent Knee Good morning

How to do it

Lower your torso over three seconds to control the descent.

1. 1

   Position yourself under the Smith machine bar with it resting on your shoulders.

2. 2

   Step away from the rack and place your feet shoulder-width apart.

3. 3

   Slightly bend your knees and maintain this bend throughout the exercise.

4. 4

   Hinge at the hips and lower your torso until it is nearly parallel with the floor.

5. 5

   Return to the starting position by extending your hips and pushing your heels into the ground.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common mistakes

• ✕Straightening the knees during the descent
• ✕Shifting the weight forward onto the toes
• ✕Looking up and craning the neck