Instructions:
- 1Stand with the barbell on the floor in front of you, feet shoulder-width apart
- 2Bend your knees and hips, gripping the bar just wider than your knees
- 3In one smooth motion, stand erect and pull the barbell up to your shoulders
- 4Dip slightly at your knees, then in another smooth motion, push the barbell overhead by extending your arms
- 5Lower the barbell back down to your shoulders, and then return it to the floor
Tips:
- Ensure your back remains straight throughout the lift
- Drive with your heels when standing up
- Don't jerk the barbell rest on your clavicles before pressing it overhead
- Take a deep breath at the bottom of the lift and exhale as you press the barbell overhead