How to do it
Maintain a firm underhand grip with thumbs wrapped securely over the bar.
- 1
Set up a bar at waist height and lie underneath it.
- 2
Grab the bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Pull your chest up to the bar while keeping your body straight.
- 4
Lower yourself back down with control to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels and pull with your elbows to fully engage the back muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Sagging the hips below the straight body line
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
- ✕Bouncing at the bottom to gain momentum