deltsbarbell
barbell skier
barbell skier is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
Step 2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and chest up.
Step 3. Simultaneously lift the barbell up towards your shoulders while jumping slightly off the ground.
Step 4. As you reach the top of the movement, quickly reverse the motion and lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
delts
Secondary muscles
tricepscore
Primary body parts
shoulders
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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