How to do it
Inhale as you lower your hips and exhale as you drive upward.
- 1
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, holding a barbell with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- 2
Place the barbell over your hips and hold it in place with your hands.
- 3
Drive through your heels, lifting your hips towards the ceiling while squeezing your glutes.
- 4
Pause at the top, then slowly lower your hips back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your chin tucked and ribs down to maintain a neutral spine and maximize glute activation.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the barbell roll up toward the waist
- ✕Pushing through the toes instead of heels
- ✕Underextending the hips at the top