How to do it
Keep your chest tall and eyes fixed on a point ahead for balance.
- 1
Stand on one leg with a hand on a sturdy support for balance.
- 2
Lower your body by bending your knee and sitting back into your hip, keeping the other leg lifted.
- 3
Go as low as you can while maintaining balance and proper form.
- 4
Push through the heel of your standing leg to rise back up to the starting position.
- 5
Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other leg.
Expert tip
Focus on maintaining proper alignment of your knee and ankle, and use the support lightly to ensure your leg muscles are doing the work.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knee collapsing inward during descent
- ✕Leaning heavily on the support hand
- ✕Rising onto the toes of standing leg