Instructions:
- 1Stand with your back to a sturdy bench
- 2Hold a weighted plate in each hand
- 3Extend one leg backward and rest it on the bench
- 4Lower your body by bending the knee of your front leg until your thigh is parallel to the ground
- 5Return to the standing position by pushing through the heel of your front foot
Tips:
- Ensure your spine remains neutral throughout the movement
- Avoid leaning forward, keep your weight on your front heel
- Don't let your front knee move beyond your toes during the exercise
- Exhale as you push back up to the start position