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At a glance

Equipment
None — bodyweight
Suggested reps
6–10 per side

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Common mistakes

  • You let the heel of the bent leg pop up as you sink, tipping you onto the toes.

  • You round forward and fold at the chest instead of sitting down into the hip.

  • You force depth the hips aren't ready for and lose control at the bottom.

What to focus on

  • Keep the chest up and the working heel planted — depth means nothing without them.

  • Sink only as low as you can control, and let each pass go slightly deeper as the adductors open.

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