From an upright, shoulder-width stance with the barbell on your back, bend your knees to approximately a right angle at the knee joints (buttocks at about knee height). Then push the weight back up in a controlled manner (straighten your legs).
Starting position:
- Feet about shoulder-width apart
- Feet turned slightly outwards
- Barbell placed on upper back; grasp barbell with overhand grip
- Abdominal and gluteal muscles tensed
- Gaze (always) straight ahead in neutral position
Finishing position:
- Knees bent
- Buttocks back, not knees forward (sitting backwards)
- Back remains straight
Attention:
Keep your knees behind your toes, distribute your weight over your entire foot, push your knees outwards (do not tilt inwards). A support for the heels makes the exercise easier.
