How to do it
Inhale deeply and brace your core before each descent to stabilize your spine.
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Place a barbell on your upper back and stand with your feet about hip-width apart.
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Lower your body by bending your knees and sitting back into your hips, keeping your chest up.
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Squat down as low as you can without compromising your form.
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Drive through your heels to return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your feet closer than shoulder-width to target the quads more intensely, and ensure your knees track over your toes during the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Heels lifting off the floor
- ✕Knees diving inward toward each other
- ✕Dropping the chest forward excessively