How to do it
Take a deep breath into your belly and hold it braced before each descent.
- 1
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing out, holding a barbell at hip level.
- 2
Hinge at your hips and bend your knees slightly as you lower the barbell down your legs.
- 3
Keep your back straight and chest up as you descend.
- 4
Reverse the motion by driving through your heels and extending your hips to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your spine neutral and hinge at the hips to maintain tension on the hamstrings and glutes.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the lower back during the descent
- ✕Letting the bar drift away from the legs
- ✕Squatting the weight instead of hinging