Legs
Back squat
Equipment: Barbell, rack
How to do it
- 1
Bar on your upper back, feet about shoulder width, toes slightly out.
- 2
Brace your core, then sit down and back between your hips, knees tracking over your toes.
- 3
Go as deep as you can keep a neutral back, then drive up through the whole foot.
Common mistakes
- Knees caving inwards
- Heels lifting off the floor
- Losing the brace at the bottom
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General technique information only, not personal advice. Stop if you feel pain. If you have an injury or health condition, check with a doctor or physiotherapist first.