Context: After a moment 's pause - a moment that stretched for an eternity - I 'd approach the bar and throw myself under it , supporting my bodyweight 's worth of iron and steel on my powerful shoulders . Squat downward , blast upward . Repeat .

Question: What is the writer doing ?
Options:
0. Barbell squats .
1. Stretching moments for eternity .
2. Supporting bodyweight .
3. Ironing their shoulders .
Answer: 0