How to do it
Keep your gaze forward at a fixed point throughout each repetition.
- 1
Stand facing away from a padded stool and place one foot on top of it.
- 2
Step forward with your other foot, keeping your torso upright and shoulders back.
- 3
Lower your body by bending both knees, making sure your front knee stays above your ankle.
- 4
Lower down until your front thigh is parallel to the floor.
- 5
Push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
- 6
Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your front knee in line with your foot and avoid letting it go past your toes. Maintain an upright torso and engage your core for balance.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee collapse inward
- ✕Front foot placed too close to the stool
- ✕Slamming the rear knee into the floor