How to do it
Press your weight through the middle of your foot throughout the entire pull.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart with the barbell over your shoelaces.
- 2
Bend at the hips and knees and grip the barbell with both hands.
- 3
Keep your back straight, chest up, and core braced as you lift the barbell by extending your hips and knees.
- 4
Stand tall at the top of the movement without leaning back.
- 5
Lower the barbell back to the ground by hinging at the hips and bending the knees.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a neutral spine and engage your core throughout the lift to protect your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Starting with the bar too far forward
- ✕Hips shooting up before the chest
- ✕Dragging the bar away from your shins