How to do it
Squeeze your glutes hard to drive your hips forward at the top.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a kettlebell with both hands against your chest.
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Hinge at your hips and push your buttocks back, keeping your back flat and core tight.
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Lower your torso until it's nearly parallel to the floor, or as far as your flexibility allows.
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Pause, then slowly return to the starting position by extending your hips.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep a slight bend in your knees and hinge at the hips to protect your lower back and better target the hamstrings and glutes.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the lower back during the descent
- ✕Shifting weight onto the toes
- ✕Letting the kettlebell drift from the chest