How to do it
Distribute your weight evenly across the whole foot before lifting the barbell.
- 1
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.
- 2
Grip the barbell with hands inside of your legs.
- 3
Lower your hips, look forward, and keep your chest up.
- 4
Lift the barbell by extending your hips and knees.
- 5
Pause for a second at the bottom of the lift.
- 6
Return to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- 7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core tight and back straight. Pause at the bottom to ensure proper engagement of the glutes and to prevent momentum from aiding the lift.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees caving inward during the pull
- ✕Bar drifting away from the shins
- ✕Hips shooting up before the chest