How to do it
Take a deep breath and brace your core before each descent.
- 1
Step under the barbell in a squat rack and position it across your shoulders.
- 2
Unrack the barbell by straightening your legs and step back into position.
- 3
With your feet shoulder-width apart, squat down by bending your knees and hips.
- 4
Go down until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor.
- 5
Push back up to the starting position, focusing on using your glutes and quads.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Drive through your heels and keep your chest up to maintain proper form and maximize muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees caving inward during the descent
- ✕Rising onto the toes during the ascent
- ✕Stopping above parallel depth