How to do it
Rest the bar across the upper traps, not on the neck.
- 1
Stand up straight with a barbell resting on your upper back.
- 2
Step forward with one leg, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle.
- 3
Pause at the bottom for a count of two.
- 4
Push up through your front heel to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat on the other leg.
Expert tip
Maintain a tight core throughout the movement to stabilize your body and protect your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee collapse inward
- ✕Leaning the torso forward over the front leg
- ✕Stepping too short to reach 90-degree knees