How to do it
Let your scapula protract fully at the bottom of each repetition.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
- 2
Bend forward at the waist while keeping your back straight.
- 3
Grip the barbell with a pronated grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- 4
Pull the barbell towards your lower chest, retracting your shoulder blades as you lift.
- 5
Lower the barbell back to the starting position with control.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your back parallel to the ground and avoid using momentum to lift the weight; focus on using your back muscles to perform the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling the barbell toward the chin
- ✕Flaring the elbows out wide at the top
- ✕Cocking the wrists backward as you pull