Smith Machine Deadlift — Muscles Worked, How-To, Benefits, And ...

Deadlifts are one of the most popular (and badass) exercises of all time. There is something inherently sexy about lifting heavy stuff off the floor and being able to do that multiple times.

It goes without saying that an individual that can deadlift heavy weights is strong as a bull. Plus, they low-key have the respect of everyone around them.

However, barbell deadlifts are an advanced exercise and have a steep learning curve attached to them. Deadlifting with an incorrect form can lead to injuries and keep you out of the gym for an extended period.

Enter the Smith machine deadlift. The exercise is great for beginners, lifters who do not have access to a deadlift area in their gym, folks who train during rush hours, or people who train at gyms that do not permit using free-weight barbells for deadlifts like Planet Fitness.

The deadlift variation involves performing the lift on a Smith machine. Although the Smith machine deadlift is a compound (multi-joint) exercise, it reduces the risk of injury by limiting the moving parts involved.

Unlike the conventional barbell deadlift, the deadlift on a Smith machine follows a fixed movement path, making the exercise easier on your core stabilizers.

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In this article, you’ll learn the correct way of performing the Smith machine deadlift, its benefits, target muscles, common mistakes, and the best variations and alternatives.

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