Thighs (front)

Squat

Starting position

  • Bar on the upper back, not on the neck.
  • Feet shoulder-width, toes turned out slightly.
  • Take a deep breath and brace your core hard.

Execution

  • Hips back and down, knees tracking towards the toes.
  • At least until the thighs are horizontal.
  • Drive up powerfully through the whole foot.

Common mistakes

  • Knees caving in.
  • Heels lifting.
  • Rounded back at the bottom.

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