Starting Position

• Standing with feet hip width apart and knees unlocked, holding a barbell in front of you

Procedure

• Shift your hips back and lower the barbell while keeping your back flat
• Return to standing position by contracting your hamstrings and glutes
• Repeat for prescribed number of repetitions

Coaching Keys

• Do not let your back round during the movement
• Keep the barbell close to your body, touching your legs or almost touching all the way up and down
• Keep your shoulder blades back and down throughout the movement

You Should Feel It

• Working your glutes, hamstrings and back

© Core Performance

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