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- 01Set the rack safety pins at the lowest practical height so the bar starts near the floor.
- 02Hinge over the bar with a shoulder-width overhand grip, a braced trunk, and a stable back position.
- 03Pull the bar from a complete dead stop toward your lower chest without lifting your torso or using momentum.
- 04Finish by drawing the shoulder blades back while keeping the neck neutral and elbows controlled.
- 05Lower the bar to the pins, let it settle fully, reset your brace, and begin the next repetition.
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