Instructions

Begin with the bar on the ground (or racked at about knee height). Place yourself in front of the bar, with your feet directly under it. Have your feet approximately hip width apart and grab hold of the bar with a wider than shoulder width, double overhand grip. Lift the bar from the ground (or off the rack and move back a step) and stand tall.

Slowly lower the weight with a slight bend in your knees, bending at the hips and keeping your core braced and your back in neutral position. Lower the bar until you feel a slight stretch in your hamstrings - usually when the weight is halfway between your knees and your ankles - then drive your hips forwards and use your hamstrings and glutes to power back up to standing. Repeat for desired number of repetitions.