How to do it
Press through the midfoot of your standing leg to stay balanced on the rise.
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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
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Lower into a squat position while keeping your weight on your heels.
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As you rise, shift your weight to one leg and laterally raise the other leg to the side.
- 4
Return to the squat position and repeat on the other side.
- 5
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain proper alignment by keeping your knees in line with your toes and your chest up throughout the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Swinging the raised leg up using momentum
- ✕Losing depth in the squat before rising
- ✕Letting the lateral leg drift forward