Target Muscles
Basic Muscle Groups |
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Lower-back (Main Target) |
Upper-back (Main Target) |
Hamstrings (Main Target) |
Glutes (Main Target) |
Advanced Muscle Groups |
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Erector-spinae (Main Target) |
Latissimus-dorsi (Main Target) |
Semitendinosus (Main Target) |
Biceps-femoris (Main Target) |
Glutes (Main Target) |
Difficulty
Steps
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and position a barbell over your midfoot.
Bend at your hips and knees to lower your torso towards the ground, keeping your back flat and chest up.
Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
Push through your heels and straighten your hips and knees to lift the barbell off the ground, keeping it close to your body.
Reverse the movement to lower the barbell back towards the ground, then repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Benefits
Strengthens the muscles of the lower body, including the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back.
Improves hip and knee stability.
Develops explosive power and athleticism.
Equipments