How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades down and back before stepping forward.
- 1
Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, holding a bottle in each hand at your sides.
- 2
Take a step forward with one leg and lower your hips to drop your back knee toward the ground.
- 3
Your front thigh should be parallel to the ground, and your back knee should be close but not touching the floor.
- 4
Push off with your front foot to return to the starting position.
- 5
Alternate legs with each repetition.
Expert tip
Ensure that you step forward with enough distance to keep your front knee from going past your toes to maintain proper form.
Common mistakes
- ✕Torso leaning forward over the front leg
- ✕Front knee caving inward during descent
- ✕Narrow stance with feet in a straight line