How to do it
- Stand tall, hands on your hips. Step one foot back, onto the ball of the foot.
- Lower straight down until your front thigh is about level, back knee near the floor.
- Front knee over your ankle, chest up. Press through the front foot and step back in.
Do it on one side, then the other.
Common mistakes
Front knee caves in
Front knee falling in. Keep it over your middle toes.
Leans forward
Leaning forward. Keep your chest up and lower straight down.
Knee past the toes
Front knee drifting past your toes. Step back far enough and go straight down.


