Starting Position
- Standing with feet shoulder width apart, hinged over at the hips, holding a barbell with an overhand grip
- Back is flat with chest over bar
Procedure
- Extend the hips as quickly as possible, and immediately follow by shrugging the shoulders upward followed by the elbows
- Return to start position and repeat for prescribed number of repetitions
Coaching Keys
- Make sure back is flat and chest is over the bar in the start position
- Do not begin pull with upper body until hips are fully extended
You Should Feel It
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