Saint Francis University Athletics

Hand Position: Grip the barbell (BB) shoulder width or just outside of shoulder width.

Foot Position: Hip width, toes pointed forward or slightly outward.

Start Position: Begin to push your hips back, keeping the weight through your heels (roughly dipping into a ¼ squat).

End Position: After getting into your ¼ squat, begin to use both hips and arms to push the bar straight up. As the bar passes your head, punch your head through the bar so the end position will be with the bar directly overhead and in line with your ears.