How to do it
Keep your gaze on the floor a few feet ahead to hold the neck neutral.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, facing the end of the barbell secured in a landmine attachment.
- 2
Bend at the hips to grasp the barbell with both hands, arms extended and back straight.
- 3
Lift the barbell by extending your hips, keeping the barbell close to your body.
- 4
Lower the barbell back down by hinging at the hips with a slight bend in the knees.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on hinging at the hips and keeping your back straight to target the posterior chain effectively without straining the lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Over-bending the knees into a squat pattern
- ✕Letting the bar drift away from your shins
- ✕Hyperextending the lower back at the top