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I recommend that before attempting this lift that you use just a barbell first to make sure that the position and technique is executed correctly. If for any reason you attempt with heavy weight without mastering the proper form, the results can be more detrimental than helpful.
If you have no idea what amount of weight to start with once you have mastered good technique, try loading the barbell with 50% of your 10 rep max with regular back squats and gauge your strength throughout the rest of the sets. See the video below for a demonstration of this exercise.
Note- in the video the exercise was performed outside of the power rack exclusively for demonstration purposes. It is not recommended to attempt this lift outside a power or squat rack that does not have the bars for self spotting. If you dont have a power rack or squat rack available use lighter weight and if you need to "ditch" the bar make sure that you always "ditch' forward so that the bar does not crush you from falling backwards.
