How to do it
Keep the majority of your body weight over your front leg.
- 1
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell vertically close to your chest with both hands.
- 2
Step one foot back and balance on the ball of the back foot, assuming a split stance.
- 3
Lower your hips toward the floor by bending both knees, making sure the front knee doesn't go past your toes.
- 4
Push through the heel of the front foot to return to the starting position.
- 5
Complete the desired number of repetitions on one leg before switching to the other.
Expert tip
Keep your torso upright and your front knee in line with your toes to prevent injury and ensure proper form.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dumbbell drifting away from chest
- ✕Back knee dropping to the floor
- ✕Setting the split stance too narrow