How to do it
Drive your body weight through the midfoot of the standing leg.
- 1
Stand on one leg with a slight bend in the knee of the supporting leg.
- 2
Hinge at the hips and extend your free leg behind you for balance.
- 3
Lower your torso until it's parallel to the floor, keeping your back straight.
- 4
Return to the starting position by engaging your glutes and hamstrings.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your back straight and hinge at the hips to maintain proper form and target the glutes effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the lower back during the descent
- ✕Bending the standing knee too deeply
- ✕Opening the raised leg out to the side