How to do it
Plant both feet flat and distribute weight evenly across the midfoot.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, barbell on the ground in front of you.
- 2
Bend at the hips and knees to grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- 3
In a swift movement, lift the bar by extending your hips and knees.
- 4
As the bar passes your thighs, pull it towards your chin, leading with your elbows.
- 5
Keep the bar close to your body and your core tight.
- 6
Lower the bar back to the ground in a controlled manner.
- 7
Reset and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on explosive power from the hips and keep the bar close to your body throughout the lift.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leading the pull with the hands
- ✕Bending the arms too early in the pull
- ✕Failing to fully extend the hips