Progression ladder for the Smith Hip Raise

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Easier and harder steps around the Smith Hip Raise

These are the substitutes for the Smith Hip Raise, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (1)

  1. Hip Raise (Bent Knee)Play demonstration

    Hip Raise (Bent Knee)

    • Beginner
    • Bodyweight
    • Abs

Where you are now

Smith Hip RaisePlay demonstration

Smith Hip Raise

  • Intermediate
  • Smith-machine
  • Abs

Harder steps (6)

  1. Jackknife Sit-upPlay demonstration

    Jackknife Sit-up

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Abs
  2. Barbell Glute Bridge Two Legs On BenchPlay demonstration

    Barbell Glute Bridge Two Legs On Bench

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Glutes
  3. Barbell Lying Lifting (On Hip)Play demonstration

    Barbell Lying Lifting (On Hip)

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Glutes
  4. Smith Machine Stiff-legged Deadlift

    Smith Machine Stiff-legged Deadlift

    • Intermediate
    • Smith-machine
    • Hamstrings
  5. Smith DeadliftPlay demonstration

    Smith Deadlift

    • Intermediate
    • Smith-machine
    • Glutes
  6. Lever DeadliftPlay demonstration

    Lever Deadlift

    • Intermediate
    • Lever
    • Glutes

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