How to do it
Squeeze your glutes hard at the top of each repetition.
- 1
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outwards.
- 2
Extend your arms straight out in front of you for balance.
- 3
Lower your body by bending your knees and pushing your hips back as if sitting in a chair.
- 4
Keep lowering until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- 5
Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure your knees track over your toes and do not cave inwards to maintain proper alignment and reduce the risk of injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rising onto the toes during the descent
- ✕Stopping above parallel depth
- ✕Letting the arms drop below shoulder height