How to do it
Pause briefly at the bottom of each squat before rising.
- 1
Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell with both hands in front of you.
- 2
Squat down, keeping your back straight and bringing the dumbbell to the outside of your left knee.
- 3
As you stand up, twist your torso to the right, raising the dumbbell diagonally across your body until it's above your right shoulder.
- 4
Reverse the motion, bringing the dumbbell back down to the outside of your left knee as you squat.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Use a weight that allows you to maintain control throughout the movement and focus on the rotation coming from your torso, not just your arms.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the knees cave inward
- ✕Swinging the dumbbell away from the body
- ✕Rising onto the toes