Instructions:
- 1Stand in front of the rack holding the barbell.
- 2Place the barbell on your lower back across your shoulder blades making sure to balance it.
- 3Slowly bend your knees and lower your body as if sitting back into a chair until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- 4Drive through your heels, engage your core and keep your back straight as you stand back up.
- 5Repeat this for the desired number of reps and sets before putting the barbell back on the rack.
Tips:
- Keep your eyes forward and maintain a straight, rigid back throughout the movement.
- Perform each rep with smooth, controlled motions.
- Make sure to breathe - inhale as you lower down, exhale as you lift.
- Don't allow your knees to extend past your toes during the downward phase.