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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