How to do it
Squat down until your thighs break parallel with the floor each rep.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell behind your legs.
- 2
Bend at the knees and hips to lower down and grasp the barbell with an overhand grip.
- 3
Keep your back straight and chest up as you lift the barbell by extending your hips and knees to a standing position.
- 4
Lower the barbell back to the ground by bending at the hips and knees, maintaining a straight back.
Expert tip
Keep your chest up and back straight throughout the exercise to prevent rounding of the back, which can lead to injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Allowing the knees to cave inward
- ✕Rising onto the toes as you stand up
- ✕Letting the bar drift away from your legs