1 - Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, with the barbell on the ground in front of you. Make sure that the barbell is centered over your feet.
2 - Bend down and grip the barbell with both hands, using an overhand grip with your palms facing down. Your hands should be just outside of your knees.
3 - Lower your hips down and engage your core muscles, keeping your back straight and your chest up. Your shoulders should be pulled back and down.
4 - Lift the barbell up off the ground by pushing through your heels and driving your hips forward. Keep the bar close to your body as you lift.
5 - As you stand up, straighten your legs and bring your hips forward until you are standing upright. At the top of the movement, squeeze your glutes and pause for a moment.
6 - Slowly lower the barbell back down to the ground by bending your knees and hips, keeping your back straight and your chest up.
