How to do it
Settle the bar in the groove across your upper traps, not on your neck.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.
- 2
Step back with one leg, crossing it behind your standing leg.
- 3
Lower your hips until your front thigh is almost parallel to the floor.
- 4
Keep your weight on your front heel as you push back up to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your torso upright and core engaged to maintain balance and prevent unnecessary strain on your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
- ✕Rising onto the toes of the front foot
- ✕Stepping too close behind the standing foot