How to do it
Squeeze your glutes hard at the top of each repetition to fully lock out.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level.
- 2
Lower your body by bending your knees as if you are sitting back into a chair, keeping the weight on your heels.
- 3
Squat down until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor.
- 4
Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your chest up and back straight throughout the movement to maintain proper form and to prevent injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees caving inward during the descent
- ✕Rising onto the toes at the bottom
- ✕Dropping the elbows below shoulder height