Position

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

Movement

• Hinge at the hips to lower the barbell towards the floor while keeping your back straight and core engaged.
• Push your hips back and bend your knees slightly as you lower the barbell, feeling a stretch in your hamstrings.
• Reverse the movement by driving through your heels and extending your hips to return to the starting position.

Breathing

Exhale as you lower the barbell and inhale as you return to the starting position.

Tips

• Keep your back flat and core engaged throughout the exercise to prevent rounding or arching.
• Focus on pushing your hips back and feeling the stretch in your hamstrings as you lower the barbell.
• Avoid rounding your back or letting the barbell drift away from your body during the movement.