How to do it
Pause for one count at the top of each repetition.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing towards your body.
- 2
Hinge at your hips and bend your knees slightly, leaning forward until your torso is nearly parallel to the ground.
- 3
Let the dumbbells hang at arm's length with straight arms.
- 4
Pull the dumbbells towards your lower ribcage while keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 5
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- 6
Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- 7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your neck neutral by looking at the ground a few feet in front of you, and avoid rounding your back during the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward during the pull
- ✕Pulling the dumbbells toward your chest
- ✕Standing too upright during the hinge