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Backpack squat: how to do it
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Backpack on, straps snug
Starting position
Wear the backpack with the straps snug and stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart.
The movement
Push your hips back, bend your knees and lower down, then drive through your whole feet to stand.
Most common mistake
Don't round your back, keep your chest up and your torso steady.
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