How to do it
Reach both arms straight forward at shoulder height to counterbalance.
- 1
Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
- 2
Bend your knees and push your hips back as if sitting in a chair.
- 3
Lower down until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor.
- 4
Keep your chest up and back straight throughout the movement.
- 5
Press through your heels to return to the starting position.
Expert tip
Drive through your heels and keep your knees in line with your toes to activate your glutes effectively and prevent knee injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rising onto the balls of the feet
- ✕Letting the chest drop forward on descent
- ✕Stopping the descent above parallel depth