How to do it
Align your front knee directly over your ankle as you stand up fully.
- 1
Start in a kneeling position with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- 2
Step one foot forward and stand up, pressing through your heel.
- 3
Return to a kneeling position by stepping back with the same foot.
- 4
Alternate the leading leg with each repetition.
- 5
Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a strong core and straight back as you transition from kneeling to standing. Use your glutes and quads to power the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso excessively forward
- ✕Rising onto the toes of the front foot
- ✕Bending the wrists while holding dumbbells