How to do it
Brace your abs hard before each descent and maintain it throughout.
- 1
Position the safety bar across your shoulders and stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Hinge at the hips and lean forward, keeping your back straight.
- 3
Lower your torso until it's nearly parallel to the floor.
- 4
Return to the starting position by extending your hips.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Hinge at the hips and push your buttocks back, keeping a slight bend in the knees to target the posterior chain effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the lower back during descent
- ✕Bending the knees too deeply into a squat
- ✕Hyperextending the neck during the descent