How to do it
Fix your eyes on a spot ahead to help maintain your balance.
- 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 by bending both knees, keeping the front heel on the ground.
- 3
Lower until your back knee nearly touches the ground and your front thigh is parallel to the floor.
- 4
Push back up to the starting position through your front heel.
- 5
Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Maintain a vertical torso and ensure your front knee does not go past your toes to prevent undue stress on the knee joint.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee collapse inward
- ✕Lifting the front heel off the ground
- ✕Placing feet too close together