How to do it
Exhale as you stand up from each squat repetition.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Lower into a full squat position while keeping your arms straight and raised overhead.
- 3
Press through your heels to stand up, maintaining your arms overhead.
- 4
Lower your arms as you descend back into the squat.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your weight on your heels and drive through them to stand up, which will help engage your glutes and protect your knees.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the knees cave inward at the bottom
- ✕Hinging too far forward at the hips
- ✕Stopping above parallel in the squat