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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

  1. Set up the Smith machine with the bar at a low height.
  2. Kneel on the ground and place one foot under the bar, toes pointing down.
  3. Push the bar up by extending your hip and squeezing your glute.
  4. Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.

Details

Primary
Glutes
Glutes70%
Secondary
Hamstrings
Hamstrings30%
70%Glutes30%Hamstrings
Equipment
Smith machine
Smith machine
Exercise Type
Strength