How to do it
Keep your knees tracking in line with your toes throughout.
- 1
Position yourself on the leverage machine with your upper back against the pad and your feet flat on the platform.
- 2
Place the weighted plate securely on your hips.
- 3
Push through your heels to lift your hips, thrusting upward until your body forms a straight line from knees to shoulders.
- 4
Lower your hips back down to the starting position with control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Drive through your heels and squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement for maximum muscle engagement without overarching your back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Placing the feet too close to the body
- ✕Letting the plate slide off the hips
- ✕Bouncing out of the bottom without pausing