Starting Position
1. Sit with your back against a bench, positioning the edge of the bench just below your shoulder blades.
2. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
3. Place a barbell over your hips and hold it in place with both hands.
During the Exercise
1. Lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
2. Slowly lower your hips back to the starting position.
Breathing Tips
Exhale as you lift your hips, and inhale as you lower them.