How to do it
Brace your core before each squat to keep your torso upright throughout.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a PVC stick overhead with a wide grip.
- 2
Keep your arms straight and the stick over your midfoot.
- 3
Squat down, pushing your hips back and down while keeping your heels on the ground.
- 4
Go as low as you can without compromising your form or losing the stick's position.
- 5
Drive through your heels to return to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep the PVC stick overhead and arms straight to ensure proper alignment and balance throughout the squat.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the stick drift forward over the toes
- ✕Rising onto the toes during the descent
- ✕Letting the knees collapse inward