How to do it
Point your toes straight back behind your knees for the set.
- 1
Kneel on the ground with your feet secured under a stable surface or held by a partner.
- 2
Lean back slowly, keeping your body straight from knees to head.
- 3
Lower your body as far as you can while maintaining control, then use your quads to return to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and hips forward to avoid putting unnecessary pressure on your knees and to maximize quad engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Breaking at the hips during the lean-back
- ✕Dropping backward too fast without control
- ✕Letting the knees separate during the lean