How to do it
Plant your entire foot flat on the platform throughout the entire lift.
- 1
Stand on an elevated platform with feet hip-width apart, barbell in front of you.
- 2
Bend at the hips and knees, and grip the barbell with hands shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Keep your back straight, chest up, and shoulders over the bar.
- 4
Drive through your heels to lift the bar, extending your hips and knees.
- 5
Stand up straight at the top of the movement, then lower the bar back to the ground under control.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a neutral spine throughout the lift and avoid jerking the bar off the floor to protect your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hips shooting up before the chest
- ✕Rolling the bar away from your shins
- ✕Bending the elbows during the pull