How to do it
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of each rep.
- 1
Set the bar at waist height and sit beneath it.
- 2
Grab the bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Bend your knees and plant your feet flat on the floor.
- 4
Tighten your core and lift your hips so your body forms a straight line from knees to shoulders.
- 5
Pull your chest towards the bar by bending your elbows.
- 6
Lower yourself back down with control.
- 7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your body in a straight line from your knees to your shoulders and pull through your elbows to fully engage your back muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling the bar to the lower chest
- ✕Stopping short of touching chest to bar
- ✕Flaring the elbows out to 90 degrees