How to do it
Keep the toes of your extended leg pointed toward the floor throughout.
- 1
Stand holding a barbell in front of your thighs with a pronated grip.
- 2
Shift your weight onto one leg with a slight bend in the knee.
- 3
Hinge at the hips and lower the barbell towards the ground while extending the opposite leg straight behind you for balance.
- 4
Lower the barbell as far as your flexibility allows without rounding your back.
- 5
Reverse the motion by extending your hips and returning to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Maintain a neutral spine and engage your core throughout the exercise to support your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Barbell drifting away from the thighs
- ✕Hips rotating open during the hinge
- ✕Bending the standing knee excessively