How to do it
Fix your gaze on a stable point straight ahead to help your balance.
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Stand upright with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
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Step backward with one leg, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle.
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The back knee should hover just above the ground.
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Push through the heel of your front foot to return to the starting position.
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Repeat on the opposite leg and continue alternating for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a tall posture throughout the movement and ensure your front knee does not extend past your toes to prevent injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Taking a very short step backward
- ✕Leaning the torso heavily forward
- ✕Turning the front knee inward