How to do it
Spread your toes and grip the floor with your standing foot for stability.
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Stand on one leg with a slight bend in the knee.
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Hinge at the hips, extending your free leg behind you for balance as you reach toward the ground.
- 3
Slowly return to the starting position while bringing the extended leg forward and lifting the knee to hip height.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other leg.
Expert tip
Keep your back flat and engage your core to maintain balance. Move slowly and with control, focusing on the contraction of your standing leg's glute and hamstring.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the lower back during the hinge
- ✕Opening the hips during the single-leg hinge
- ✕Locking the standing knee fully straight