Instructional Video
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Written Instructions
- Set the barbell on the rack at around chest height.
- Step under the bar with feet slightly wider than hip width apart.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together to create a small shelf just under your neck.
- Rest the barbell on this little shelf, gently grasp the barbell with your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart, still squeezing the shoulder blades together.
- Gently straighten your legs so the barbell has been re racked, then step back.
- Brace your core, focusing on keeping your shoulder blades tight and your spine neutral.
- Sit back by pushing your knees outwards and bringing your bum towards the floor, keeping your back straight.
- Stop once youâve reached a depth of greater than 90 degrees within your legs.
- Drive with your legs to fully extended your legs, focus on planting your heels into the floor as you come up, donât allow your knees to collapse inwards.
- Pause slightly when youâre stood back up then repeat for desired reps.
- Step forwards until the barbell is resting on the rack, then lower the barbel by bending your legs to place it In the hooks.
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