How to do it
Brace your abs hard and grip the bar tightly before stepping sideways.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.
- 2
Take a large step to the side with one leg, bending the knee of the lead leg while keeping the other leg straight.
- 3
Lower your body by pushing your hips back and down, keeping the weight on the heel of the bent leg.
- 4
Push off with the bent leg to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat on the other side for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your torso as upright as possible to prevent unnecessary strain on your lower back and to fully engage the target muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the bent knee collapse inward
- ✕Stepping too narrow to load the lead leg
- ✕Rising onto the toes of the lead foot