How to do it
Descend for two controlled counts before driving back up.
- 1
Stand on a step or platform with dumbbells at your sides.
- 2
Step back with one foot, landing on the ball of that foot, and lower into a lunge.
- 3
Your front thigh should be parallel to the floor at the bottom of the movement.
- 4
Push through the heel of your front foot to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat on the other side and continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your torso upright and core engaged throughout the movement to maintain balance and to maximize the activation of your glutes and quads.
Common mistakes
- ✕Front knee caving inward during the descent
- ✕Stepping back onto a flat rear foot
- ✕Front heel lifting off the step