Position

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

Movement

• Bend at the hips and knees to lower your torso until it is almost parallel to the floor, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
• Pull the barbell towards your lower chest by retracting your shoulder blades and bending your elbows.
• Lower the barbell back down to the starting position with control.

Breathing

Exhale as you pull the barbell towards your chest and inhale as you lower it back down.

Tips

• Keep your back flat and core engaged throughout the exercise to prevent rounding or arching.
• Focus on pulling with your back muscles rather than using momentum to lift the weight.
• Avoid shrugging your shoulders or swinging the weight to complete the movement.