January Thaw... 1/8 through 1/14 runs!

[Wahine]

I assume that I should be on my toes on the back leg, right? 'Cause when I do it with my heel down I do get a stretch but no glute work.

Absolutely. Sometimes I do this exercise with a lightish (10 lb dumbbell) in the hand on the same side as the leg I'm stepping back with. As you step back reach the DB out in front. It actually helps with balance and alignment but makes the exercise more muscle work rather than co-ordination. I call this version, "The Brier." Now, as a Canadian Girl, if you don't get that one I might have to come up to Vancouver and bomp you on the head with a curling stone.