- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Abdominals, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower back, Traps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Pull
Movement notes
- Stand to the side of a barbell next to its center. Bend your knees and lower your body until you are able to reach the barbell.
- Grasp the bar as if you were grabbing a briefcase (palms facing you since the bar is sideways). You may need a wrist wrap if you are using a significant amount of weight. This is your starting position.
- Use your legs to help lift the barbell up while exhaling. Your arms should extend fully as bring the barbell up until you are in a standing position.
- Slowly bring the barbell back down while inhaling. Tip: Make sure to bend your knees while lowering the weight to avoid any injury from occurring.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
- Switch arms and repeat the movement.
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