Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulders.

Slightly bend knees and hinge at hips, keeping back straight, until torso is nearly parallel to floor.

Let barbell hang straight down, arms extended.

Exhale and pull the barbell towards your lower chest/upper abdomen, driving elbows back and squeezing shoulder blades.

Keep elbows close to body.

Pause briefly at the top.

Inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.

Repeat for desired repetitions.