How to do it
Keep the majority of your weight on the front leg throughout.
- 1
Stand a couple of feet in front of a bench and place your left foot behind you on the bench.
- 2
Lower your hips toward the floor so that your right thigh becomes parallel to the floor.
- 3
Your right knee should be aligned with your right ankle.
- 4
Push up through your right heel to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your torso upright and core engaged to maintain balance and prevent undue stress on the lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
- ✕Front knee drifting past the toes
- ✕Hips rotating open during descent