Instructional Video
Written Instructions
- Set the barbell up on the rack at around chest height.
- Step towards the bar with your feet slightly wider than hip width apart, legs slightly bent so you’re under the bar.
- Grasp the barbell with an underhand grip at the top of your chest, your elbows should be pointing forwards or higher if you can.
- Rest the barbell on the top of your chest, your hands are just acting as support.
- Straighten your legs to lift the barbell out of the hooks, step backwards.
- Brace your core, focusing on keeping your back neutral.
- Squat down, driving your knees outwards and moving your bum towards the floor, keeping the back straight.
- Focus on keeping your weight in your heels so you don’t fall forward.
- Once you’ve hit 90 degrees or deeper with your legs, drive upwards with your legs keeping your knees from falling inwards, the back straight and the elbows high.
- Once you’ve reached the standing position, pause momentarily and repeat for desired reps.
- After the set is done, walk towards the rack until the barbell is resting against the rack, bend your knees so that the barbell is lowered into the hooks.
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