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- 01Set a barbell securely in a rack at about waist height and grip it slightly narrower than shoulder width.
- 02Walk your feet back and lean toward the bar with your arms straight and body in one rigid line.
- 03Bend only your elbows to bring your forehead toward the bar while keeping your upper arms still.
- 04Press through your hands to extend your elbows without letting your hips sag.
- 05Return to the straight-arm lean and raise the bar or step closer if you cannot maintain control.
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