How to do it
Set your gaze on a fixed point straight ahead to keep your neck neutral.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, facing the lever machine.
- 2
Bend at the hips and knees to grasp the bar.
- 3
Keep your back straight as you lift the bar by extending your hips and knees.
- 4
Stand up fully, then lower the bar back to the ground under control.
Expert tip
Keep your core tight and drive through your heels to protect your lower back and effectively engage your glutes and hamstrings.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the lower back during the lift
- ✕Shooting the hips up before the chest
- ✕Locking the knees hard into hyperextension