How to do it
Press your pelvis into the bench pad to stabilize your lower body.
- 1
Lie face down on a bench with your hips at the edge and legs extended straight behind you.
- 2
Hold a barbell with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Lift your legs and chest off the bench, extending your arms straight in front of you.
- 4
Hold the top position briefly, then lower back down to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on squeezing your glutes and lats at the top of the movement for maximum muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hyperextending the neck by looking upward
- ✕Swinging the legs up with momentum
- ✕Letting the bar drop below shoulder height