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- 01Rest a light barbell across the fronts of your shoulders and extend both arms straight forward without holding the bar.
- 02Lift your arms and elbows, brace your trunk, and set your feet in a stable squat stance.
- 03Bend your hips and knees to descend while keeping your torso upright enough to balance the bar on your deltoids.
- 04Maintain pressure through each whole foot and keep your knees aligned with your toes.
- 05Drive through the floor to stand while keeping your arms extended and the bar balanced on your shoulders.
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