Place your arms at your sides, palms down, for stability.
Push through your heels and raise your hips off the bench by squeezing your glutes, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
Hold this position at the top for a moment, ensuring your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position, and repeat the movement for your desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tip
Engage Your Core: To prevent injury and maximize the effectiveness of the exercise, always engage your core. This will help to stabilize your body and protect your lower back. A common mistake is to forget about your core and let your back do all the work, which can lead to strain or injury. Squeeze Your Glutes: As you lift your hips off the ground, make sure to squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement. This is where the real work is done. A common mistake is to use the lower back or the hamstrings to lift the body, rather than the glutes. Controlled Movement