Exercise of the Month - April 2010
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Set up: Stand with the feet wider than hip width apart and the shins nearly touching the barbell. The toes should be facing out at around 45 degrees. Push back into the hips and fold forward while reaching down to grasp the bar. For safety and a better grip use an alternating grip (one hand over, one hand under). The grip should be inside the legs.
Performance: From the start position, drive through the heels and extend the hips forward to lift the bar from the floor. The arms and back should remain straight throughout the movement. Reverse the motion to set the bar back down.
Breathing Pattern: Inhale deeply at the top of the movement. Hold the breath in on the way down and exhale on the way up.
Why you should do this exercise: Because it is one of the best overall total body strengthening exercises there is.
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