How to do it
Keep your weight centered over the midfoot of the standing leg.
- 1
Stand on one leg with a slight bend in the knee.
- 2
Hinge at the hips and extend the free leg behind you for balance.
- 3
Lower your torso until it's parallel to the ground, reaching your hands towards the floor.
- 4
Slowly return to the starting position, squeezing your glutes.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep the standing leg slightly bent and focus on hinging at the hips. Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement to prevent lower back strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the hips open during descent
- ✕Bending the extended free leg
- ✕Dropping the torso without control