Step-by-step

Place the bar across the back of your shoulders on your traps and set your feet shoulder-width apart.
Bend your knees very slightly and set your back in a straight line from head to hips.
Push your hips back to hinge your torso forward until it is nearly parallel to the floor.
Stop when you feel a stretch in your hamstrings and glutes, keeping your back flat throughout.
Drive your hips forward to bring your torso back to the starting position under control.

Coaching tip

Hinge at the hips and keep your back flat; start with a light weight and feel the tension in your hamstrings.

Caution

Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: lower back, neck. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.

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