Instructions:
- 1Stand up straight while holding a barbell behind you at arm's length and your feet shoulder-width apart
- 2Lower your body by bending at the knees while keeping your torso straight
- 3Continue down until the angle between the upper leg and the calves becomes slightly less than 90-degrees
- 4Push the floor with the heel or middle of your foot while straightening your legs again and going back to the starting position
Tips:
- Keep your head up at all times
- As you go down, the hips should move back a bit, as if you’re sitting back into a chair
- Keep your back straight during the exercise
- Your knees should be in line with your feet throughout the lift