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
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
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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