How to do it
Take a deep breath and brace your core before lifting the bar off the blocks.
- 1
Set up blocks so the barbell starts at mid-shin level.
- 2
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the bar over your shoelaces.
- 3
Bend at the hips and knees, and grip the bar with an overhand grip.
- 4
Keep your back straight as you lift the bar by extending your hips and knees.
- 5
Lock out at the top with your shoulders back.
- 6
Lower the bar back to the blocks under control.
- 7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a neutral spine throughout the lift and drive through your heels to engage the posterior chain effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the back during the pull
- ✕Hips shooting up before the chest rises
- ✕Starting with the bar too far from shins