1. Start by standing upright with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder width.
2. Hinge at your hips and slightly bend your knees, keeping your back flat and core engaged while you lower the barbell down in front of you, similar to the position of a skier leaning forward.
3. Allow the barbell to hang in front of you with your arms fully extended, ensuring that your shoulders are pulled back and down to maintain a neutral spine.
4. Drive through the heels and extend your hips and knees to return to the starting position while squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement.
5. Inhale as you hinge at the hips and lower the barbell down, and exhale as you rise back up to the starting position.
6. Perform the exercise for the desired number of reps and sets, ensuring that you maintain control of the barbell and proper form throughout the movement.
Note: It's crucial to keep the barbell close to your legs and use your hips and glutes to perform the lift rather than pulling with your lower back. Adjust the weight to your ability level and increase as you gain strength. If you are new to this exercise, start with a light weight or just the barbell to perfect your form before adding additional weight.
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