How to do it
Squeeze your shoulder blades for a full second at the bottom of each row.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
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Hinge at the hips to lean forward, keeping your back straight.
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At the bottom of the movement, perform a rowing motion by squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Lower your arms and return to the starting position by extending your hips.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep a slight bend in your knees and hinge at the hips to maintain tension on the glutes and hamstrings.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the spine during the hip hinge
- ✕Dropping the head below the hips
- ✕Snapping upright with momentum