How to do it
Position your shins vertical at the top for optimal force transfer.
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Sit on the ground with a dumbbell placed on your lap and your back against a bench.
- 2
Roll the dumbbell over your hips and position your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
- 3
Drive through your heels to lift your hips towards the ceiling, creating a straight line from your knees to shoulders.
- 4
Lower your hips back down to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Drive through your heels and squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement for maximum muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the knees fall inward on the drive
- ✕Hyperextending the lower back at the top
- ✕Stopping short of full hip extension