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SMITH MACHINE DEADLIFT

Custom Training: Smith Machine Deadlift. One controlled movement out and back counts as one repetition. Train both sides equally for unilateral variants.

HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Choose a starting height that permits a stable back position and follow the Smith bar path without leaning backward.

  2. 2

    Brace the trunk and extend the knees and hips to lift the resistance close to the body.

  3. 3

    Hinge and bend the knees to place the resistance down under control.

THE STANDARD

Custom Training: Smith Machine Deadlift. One controlled movement out and back counts as one repetition. Train both sides equally for unilateral variants.

COACHING CUES

Keep the load close and maintain a stable back position.Record the displayed resistance or added plates consistently; pulley ratios and starting resistance differ between machines.

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Jerking the weight from the floor or leaning backward at the top.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation
Hoplite
Elite
Spartan

CUSTOM TRAINING ONLY

EQUIPMENT

Machine