How to do it
Gaze at a fixed point straight ahead to maintain your balance.
- 1
Stand upright with feet hip-width apart, holding a weight against your chest.
- 2
Lock your hips and lean back, bending at the knees while keeping your body straight.
- 3
Lower yourself down as far as you can while staying balanced.
- 4
Push through your toes to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your hips forward and back straight to maintain proper form and prevent undue stress on the knees.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rocking back onto the heels mid-descent
- ✕Letting the knees cave inward
- ✕Dropping the weight below the chest