How to do it
Drive through midfoot and spread the floor apart as you stand up.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, with the barbell on one side of your body.
- 2
Bend at the hips and knees, and grasp the barbell with one hand.
- 3
Lift the barbell by extending your hips and knees to a standing position.
- 4
Lower the barbell back to the ground and repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your back straight and engage your core to prevent any unwanted twisting during the lift.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hips shooting up before the chest rises
- ✕Barbell drifting away from the leg
- ✕Letting the loaded arm bend at the elbow