Instructions
- Load a barbell and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
- Hinge at your hips, keeping your back straight and core tight, until your torso is almost parallel to the floor.
- Grab the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Pull the barbell towards your lower chest/upper abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower the barbell with control to the starting position, extending your arms fully.
- Repeat for desired repetitions.
💡 Pro Tip & Form Cue
Focus on actively squeezing the Back at the peak of each repetition.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding your back, which can lead to injury.
- Using too much momentum (jerking the weight up).
- Not fully engaging the back muscles.
- Extending the neck excessively.
📊 Recommended Sets & Reps
3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with controlled tempo.