How to do it
Position the bar across your upper traps, not on your neck vertebrae.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell on your upper back.
- 2
Brace your core and keep your chest up as you begin to lower into a squat.
- 3
Descend until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor.
- 4
Drive through your heels to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on keeping your chest up and back straight throughout the movement to maintain proper form and prevent injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees caving inward during the descent
- ✕Rising onto the toes at the bottom
- ✕Dropping too fast into the bottom position