How to do it
Spread your toes and press the whole foot into the floor.
- 1
Stand holding a barbell across your upper back with one leg slightly raised behind you.
- 2
Hinge at the hips, lowering your torso forward while keeping the back straight and supporting leg slightly bent.
- 3
Lower until you feel a stretch in the hamstring of the supporting leg.
- 4
Return to the upright position by extending your hips.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep a neutral spine and a slight bend in the standing knee to maintain balance and protect your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the free leg drop below hip level
- ✕Rotating the pelvis toward the support side
- ✕Letting the barbell slide up onto the neck