How to do it
Drive through your front heel to push back to the starting position.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell across the front of your shoulders.
- 2
Step forward with one leg, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle.
- 3
Ensure your front knee is directly above your ankle.
- 4
Push back up to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat on the other side and continue alternating for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on keeping the barbell steady and your elbows high to avoid straining your wrists.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
- ✕Leaning the torso forward over the front leg
- ✕Driving the front knee past the toes