How to do it
Keep your hips level side to side during the full range of motion.
- 1
Stand on one leg with your arms extended in front of you for balance.
- 2
Lower into a squat while reaching the opposite hand down to touch the heel of your standing leg.
- 3
Keep your chest up and back straight throughout the movement.
- 4
Push through the standing leg to rise back up to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of reps before switching to the other leg.
Expert tip
Focus on controlling the descent to increase muscle activation and improve balance.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the standing knee collapse inward
- ✕Rocking onto the ball of the foot
- ✕Rounding the lower back to reach the heel