How to do it
Hold a slight knee bend and brace your abs hard before each rep.
- 1
Stand over a barbell with feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Bend at the hips and knees, keeping your back straight and parallel to the floor.
- 3
Grip the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- 4
Pull the barbell towards your lower chest explosively, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 5
Lower the barbell back to the ground under control.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your back parallel to the floor and avoid using momentum to lift the weight, which ensures maximum engagement of the target muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward during the pull
- ✕Bouncing the bar off the floor between reps
- ✕Gripping the bar with the hands too narrow