How to do it
Initiate the descent by sending your hips back before bending the knee.
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Stand on one leg with the other leg extended forward, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- 2
Lower your body by bending your standing knee, keeping your back straight and hips back.
- 3
Go as low as you can while maintaining balance, then push through your heel to return to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your chest up and your core tight throughout the movement to maintain balance and stability.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the standing knee collapse inward
- ✕Rounding the lower back during the descent
- ✕Dropping the extended leg toward the floor