How to do it
Pull your ribs down and lock your core tight for the whole set.
- 1
Start with the barbell on your front shoulders, with your fingertips under the bar outside of your shoulders and your elbows pointing forward.
- 2
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Brace your core and keep your torso as upright as possible as you descend into a squat.
- 4
Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the floor or lower.
- 5
Push through your heels to rise back up to the starting position.
Expert tip
Focus on keeping your elbows up and pointed forward to help maintain a strong rack position and to prevent the bar from rolling off your shoulders.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees caving inward during the descent
- ✕Hips shooting up before the chest
- ✕Heels lifting off the floor