How to do it
Push your knees outward in line with your toes as you lower the dumbbell.
- 1
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing out slightly.
- 2
Hold a dumbbell with both hands in front of you, arms extended.
- 3
Bend at the hips and knees, lowering the dumbbell between your legs while keeping your back straight.
- 4
Drive through your heels to return to the starting position, squeezing your glutes at the top.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on maintaining a neutral spine and engaging your core to protect your lower back during the lift.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the dumbbell drift forward
- ✕Rising onto the toes at lockout
- ✕Dropping the hips into a squat depth