Getting Started

• 1

  Begin by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell racked in front of you.

• 2

  Position your hands on the bar with a shoulder-width grip and your elbows facing forward.

• 3

  Brace your core and lift the bar off the rack.

• 4

  Take a deep breath and push the barbell straight up over your head until your arms are fully extended.

• 5

  Keep your core engaged, chest up, and shoulders back and down to maintain good form.

• 6

  Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.

• 7

  Repeat for the desired number of reps.