How to do it
Grip the bar with hands spaced at shoulder width.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
- 2
Keep your back straight and core engaged.
- 3
Raise the barbell smoothly in front of you to shoulder height, keeping your arms straight.
- 4
Pause briefly at the top of the movement.
- 5
Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
Expert tip
Control the weight throughout the lift to avoid using momentum, which can reduce the effectiveness of the exercise and increase the risk of injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Raising the barbell above shoulder height
- ✕Bending the elbows during the lift
- ✕Leaning backward to initiate the raise