Stand with feet hip-width apart, legs straight, abdominals contracted and chest lifted. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, arms hanging by your sides, palms facing in.

Take a large step forward on a diagonal with the toes of one foot pointed out. Keep front knee in line with ankle and other leg straight. Push off front foot to bring feet back together. Do 8-12 reps on one side, then switch sides and repeat. Do 1-3 sets total with each leg. Works quadriceps, inner thighs, upper hips, buttocks and some hamstrings. Recommended starting weight: 5- to 10-pound dumbbells