1. Start by standing straight with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell with both hands in front of your chest.
2. Shift your weight onto one leg, and as you keep the dumbbell at chest height, bend at the knee and push your hips back as you squat to the side.
3. Lower your body until the thigh of the bending leg is parallel to the ground, keeping the other leg straight. Your toes should be pointing forward, and your back should be kept straight, with your core engaged to maintain balance.
4. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the squat position.
5. Push off with the bent leg to return to the starting position.
6. Repeat the movement on the opposite side.
7. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
It's important to avoid letting the knee of the bent leg go past the toes to prevent undue stress on the joints. Also, make sure the weight of the dumbbell is manageable to maintain proper form throughout the exercise.
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