How to do it
Keep your knees tracking in line with your outward toes.
- 1
Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.
- 2
Lower your body down into a squat, keeping your back straight and chest up.
- 3
As you squat, trace a 'U' shape path with your hips, moving them from one side to the other.
- 4
Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your weight on your heels and push your hips back as you squat down to engage the correct muscles and protect your knees.
Common mistakes
- ✕Raising the heels off the floor mid-squat
- ✕Failing to trace the U-shape with the hips
- ✕Rounding the lower back at the bottom