How to do it
Take a deep breath and brace your core hard before lifting the bar.
- 1
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing out slightly.
- 2
Grip the barbell with hands inside of your legs.
- 3
Keep your back straight, chest up, and squat down to grab the bar.
- 4
Drive through your heels to lift the bar, straightening your legs and hips.
- 5
Lower the bar back to the ground under control.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on driving through your heels and spreading the floor apart with your feet to activate the correct muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hips shooting up before the chest lifts
- ✕Letting the knees collapse inward
- ✕Rounding the upper back at setup