• Stand with feet hip-width apart, the plate in front of the feet, and the knees slightly bent.
    Bend the hips and knees to grip the plate with palms facing the body.
    Keeping the back straight, stand up while lifting the plate off the ground.
    Return the plate back to the starting position by bending the hips and knees, keeping control of the plate.
  • Lay flat on the ground on your stomach with your arms extended overhead. Hold a dumbbell with a neutral grip.
    Lift your legs and chest off the ground simultaneously and hold for a 1 count at the top.
    Relax your lower back and lower your legs and chest back to the floor.
  • Stand with your feet hip-width apart and place a barbell on the floor in front of you.
    Bend at the hips and knees to grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, positioning your hands just outside of your hips.
    Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, lift the barbell off the floor by extending your hips and knees.
    As you lift the barbell, pull your shoulders back and squeeze your glutes to fully extend your hips at the top of the movement.
  • Stand in front of a box or bench with your feet shoulder-width apart and a barbell resting on your upper back.
    Lower your body into a squat position, sitting back onto the box and pausing for a moment before standing back up.
    Push through your heels to return to the standing position.