How to do it
Drive through the heel and midfoot of your standing leg.
- 1
Stand on one leg with the other leg extended straight in front of you.
- 2
Hold a dumbbell with both hands in front of your chest.
- 3
Lower your body by bending the knee of your supporting leg, keeping your back straight and chest up.
- 4
Descend as low as you can while maintaining balance and proper form.
- 5
Push back up to the starting position.
- 6
Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Maintain balance and control throughout the exercise, using your arms for balance and keeping your chest up.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the knee cave inward
- ✕Leaning the torso too far forward
- ✕Bending the extended front leg