- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Glutes, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Push
Movement notes
- Position a bar onto a rack at shoulder height loaded to an appropriate weight. Place a short, raised platform behind you.
- Rack the bar onto your upper back, keeping your back arched and tight. Step onto your raised platform with both feet. This will be your starting position.
- Begin by stepping backwards with one leg. Descend by flexing your hips and knees until your knee touches the floor.
- Pause, and extend through the hips and knees to rise up, returning all the way to the starting position before alternating.
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