How to do it
Cup the weight close to your sternum with both elbows tucked under.
- 1
Stand with your feet together, holding a weight in front of your chest.
- 2
Step forward with one foot into a lunge position.
- 3
Lower your hips until your front thigh is parallel to the floor.
- 4
Hold the lunge and stretch for 15-30 seconds.
- 5
Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Expert tip
Keep your front knee in line with your ankle and your back leg straight to maintain proper form and maximize the stretch.
Common mistakes
- ✕Torso pitching forward over the front thigh
- ✕Weight drifting onto the front toes
- ✕Hips rotating away from square to the front