1) Stand with feet hip width apart with knees slightly bent and toes pointing forward holding weight plates.
2) Start position: Lift one foot off ground and extend leg forward. Extend arms forward at hip level..
3) Lower body by flexing at the hips and knees. Upper body can flex forward at the hips slightly (~5°) during movement. Be sure to “sit back” so that knees stay over the feet.
4) Once thigh is slightly above parallel (as shown) return to start position.
5) Remember to keep head and back straight in a neutral position - hyperextension or flexion may cause injury. Keep weight over the middle of foot and heel, not the toes. Keep abdominals tight throughout exercise by drawing stomach in toward spine.
