How to do it
Brace your abs and hold a tight core throughout each repetition.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, dumbbells in front of your thighs.
- 2
Hinge at your hips and bend your knees slightly, lowering the dumbbells towards the floor.
- 3
Keep your back flat and look forward as you descend.
- 4
Drive through your heels to return to the starting position, extending your hips forward.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep the dumbbells close to your body, your back straight, and drive through your heels to protect your lower back and engage the correct muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees caving inward during the ascent
- ✕Hips shooting up before the chest rises
- ✕Excessively bending the knees into a squat