The smith machine hip thrust is a compound multi joint exercise.
Smith machine hip extension.
Prone hip extension is a great squeeze on the glute through deep hip extension.
Go down as deep as possible and.
Keep your head down and don t bring it up too high as it could pull the lower back.
Many lifters will prefer the smith machine.
The smith machine hip thrust is done similarly to the barbell hip thrust with the exception that the bar is on a guided track rather than free weights.
Adjust the smith machine bar so you can assume the starting position on all fours under and in front of it with the arch of your foot on the underside of the bar and your working leg s thigh.