How to do it
Take a deep breath and brace your core before lifting the bar off the floor.
- 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 hands shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Lift the barbell by extending your hips and knees to a standing position.
- 4
Pause at the top for a count of two, squeezing your glutes.
- 5
Lower the barbell back to the ground under control.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on keeping your back flat and engaging your lats to prevent rounding during the lift.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hips shooting up before the chest
- ✕Bar drifting away from the shins
- ✕Jerking the barbell off the floor