How to do it
Distribute your weight evenly across the midfoot throughout each rep.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a PVC stick across your upper back.
- 2
Keep your knees slightly bent and your spine neutral.
- 3
Hinge at your hips and lean forward, keeping the PVC stick in contact with your back.
- 4
Lower your torso until it's parallel to the floor, then return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your back straight and hinge at the hips to prevent unnecessary strain on your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the lower back during the hinge
- ✕Locking the knees into full extension
- ✕Dropping the chin toward the chest