How to do it
Rest the bar across your traps, not on your neck.
- 1
Stand with a barbell across your upper back and step forward with one foot into a staggered stance.
- 2
Lower your body straight down until the back knee nearly touches the floor and your front thigh is parallel to the ground.
- 3
Drive through the heel of your front foot to return to the starting position.
- 4
Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other leg.
Expert tip
Ensure that your front knee does not go past your toes and keep your back straight to prevent injury and to target the glutes and quads effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
- ✕Taking a too-narrow staggered stance
- ✕Rocking forward instead of dropping down