1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed forward.

2. Raise one leg to perpendicular to the ground; you may grab the foot if desired.

3. Bend the knee and hip of the standing leg to lower into a squat position.

4. Extend the standing leg to return to an upright standing position, keeping the alternate leg lifted off the ground.

5. Switch legs to complete a repetition on the other side.