What It Is
Teaches the safest way to lift something heavy from the ground, using your legs and hips with a flat back.
How to Do It
Stand with feet hip-width apart and the dumbbells on the floor beside your feet. Bend your hips and knees to grip them, back flat and chest up. Push through your feet to stand up tall. Lower them to the floor the same way.
Skill Level
Beginner. One new pattern or machine to learn, with light loads and low risk.
Type
Strength. Builds muscle and strength with controlled, resisted movement.
Engagement
Bilateral. Each rep works both sides of the body at once.