Smith kneeling rear kick
Expert Advice
Focus on squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement and keep the motion controlled to prevent swinging.
How-to-do Steps
- Set up the Smith machine with the bar at a low height.
- Kneel on the ground and place one foot under the bar, toes pointing down.
- Push the bar up by extending your hip and squeezing your glute.
- Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Details
Primary

Glutes70%
Secondary

Hamstrings30%
Equipment
Smith machine

Exercise Type
Strength