How to do it
Hold your arms straight out in front for counterbalance.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
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Lower your body into a squat position, pushing your hips back and down.
- 3
Go as low as you can without compromising your form, keeping your knees behind your toes.
- 4
Drive 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 maximize glute engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Allowing the knees to cave inward
- ✕Rising up onto the toes during the squat
- ✕Stopping above parallel depth