How to do it
Track your squatting knee in line with your toes throughout the descent.
- 1
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell at chest level with both hands.
- 2
Shift your weight to one side, squatting down on that leg while keeping the other leg straight.
- 3
Keep your toes pointing forward or slightly out, and your heels on the ground.
- 4
Push through your heel to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat on the other side and continue alternating for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your weight on your heels and push your hips back to maintain balance and engage the target muscles effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rising onto the toes of the squatting side
- ✕Letting the extended leg's foot roll inward
- ✕Hunching forward over the kettlebell