How to do it
Reach your hips back as if sitting into a chair to start the descent.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Lower into a squat position, keeping your back straight and chest lifted.
- 3
Pause at the bottom for a count of two.
- 4
Drive through your heels to stand back up to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Control your descent and avoid bouncing out of the bottom position to maintain tension in your leg muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees collapsing inward as you descend
- ✕Rising onto the toes during the ascent
- ✕Letting the chest drop toward the floor