Stand upright (slightly wider than shoulder width) with the barbell overhead (arms almost straight in a V-position and held high), bend your knees and lower your buttocks as far as possible without losing stability in your back. Then push the weight back up in a controlled manner to the starting position in the standing position (straighten your legs).
Starting position:
- Stand upright, legs slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, feet pointing slightly outwards
- Barbell overhead, arms almost straight and held high (V-position)
- Abdominal and gluteal muscles are tensed
- Look straight ahead (always) in a neutral position
Finishing position:
- Knees bent
- Buttocks back, not knees forward (sitting backwards)
- Back remains straight
Attention:
This exercise requires extremely high levels of mobility and stability, which is why it is only suitable for advanced exercisers. Distribute the weight over the entire foot, push the knee outwards (do not tilt inwards).
