How to do it
Press firmly through the heel of your lead foot to drive back up.
- 1
Stand with a barbell on your back and take a wide step to the side with one foot.
- 2
Bend the knee of your leading leg to lower your body while keeping the other leg straight.
- 3
Lower yourself until the thigh of your bent leg is parallel to the floor.
- 4
Push back up to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Ensure your knee does not extend past your toes on the front leg to prevent unnecessary joint strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the lead knee collapse inward
- ✕Rounding the upper back under the barbell
- ✕Cutting the depth short of parallel thigh