Smith Machine Hip Thrust

Q: What muscles does Smith Machine Hip Thrust work?

Smith Machine Hip Thrust primarily trains Glutes and Hamstrings. LIFTAG tags each set to those muscle groups so weekly volume and body-part splits stay honest.

Q: Which gym machines can I use for Smith Machine Hip Thrust?

Smith Machine Hip Thrust is mapped to Smith Machine (Multi-Press) in the LIFTAG catalog. At a partner gym the tag on those machines opens this exercise with setup notes ready to log.

Compound · Weight × reps

The Smith hip thrust trains the gluteus maximus with hamstring and adductor assistance; the guided bar simplifies balance but does not isolate the glutes. Verify that the bench cannot slide, use a thick pad, test foot placement unloaded, and re-hook the bar securely after the set.

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Scan the machine's QR tag and this exercise opens ready to log: sets, rest timer, PRs, and your whole progression for Smith Machine Hip Thrust.

FOUND ON THESE MACHINES

Smith Machine (Multi-Press)

HOW TO DO SMITH MACHINE HIP THRUST

Place a stable bench perpendicular to the Smith path and position the padded bar across the hip crease.
Set the safeties, plant the feet, support the upper back on the bench, and begin with hips lowered.
Brace, drive through the feet, and extend the hips until the pelvis, trunk, and thighs align without overextending the lower back.
Pause, then lower under control along the rails.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I log Smith Machine Hip Thrust in LIFTAG?

Open Smith Machine Hip Thrust in LIFTAG, or tap the NFC tag / scan the QR code on the machine at a partner gym. Log each working set as weight × reps. The rest timer starts after you save the set, and PRs plus estimated 1RM update automatically.

What muscles does Smith Machine Hip Thrust work?

Which gym machines can I use for Smith Machine Hip Thrust?