How to do it
Step the lead foot far enough forward to create a 90-degree knee bend.
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Start in a kneeling position with a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, palms facing each other.
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Step one foot forward and stand up, driving through your heel.
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As you stand, clean the dumbbells to your shoulders by flipping your wrists so that your palms face your shoulders.
- 4
Lower back into a kneeling position in a controlled manner.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, alternating the leading leg.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement to protect your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
- ✕Dropping the dumbbells from the shoulders
- ✕Falling into the kneeling descent