45 Minutes Beginner Hamstrings Workout with Smith Machine
A 45 minutes general fitness workout targeting your hamstrings using smith machine equipment. 3 exercises, 9 total sets, designed for beginner lifters.
45 Minutes
Duration
9
Total Sets
8-15 reps
Rep Range
~473
Est. Calories
The Workout
Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.
Form cues
- Sit in the leg press with your back flat against the pad.
- Place feet shoulder-width apart in the middle of the platform.
- Lower the platform until your knees reach 90 degrees or slightly below.
Position a bench inside the Smith machine and sit with your upper back against it.
Form cues
- Position a bench inside the Smith machine and sit with your upper back against it.
- Unlock the bar at hip level and lower your hips toward the floor.
- Drive your hips up until your torso is parallel to the floor and shins are vertical.
Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.
Form cues
- Position the bar on your upper traps and stagger your feet with one leg forward.
- Lower your back knee straight down toward the floor while keeping your torso upright.
- Keep your front shin as vertical as possible — adjust foot placement to achieve this.
Why This Workout Works
This workout is built around the principles of general fitness training. Combine compound movements with moderate loads and moderate reps. Include a mix of push, pull, hinge, squat, and carry patterns each week. Add 2-3 days of cardio and prioritize mobility work. This is sustainable, long-term training.
Training Parameters
- Rep Range: 8-15 reps — designed for sustained muscular effort
- Rest Periods: 60-90 seconds — short rest to maximize calorie burn
- Sets Per Exercise: 3 sets — optimized for general fitness
Hamstrings Training Tips
- *RDLs are the king of hamstring exercises — feel the stretch at the bottom and squeeze at the top.
- *Include both hip-hinge movements (RDLs) and knee-flexion movements (leg curls) for complete development.
- *Nordic curls build eccentric hamstring strength that prevents pulls and tears.
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