How to do it
Plant your front heel firmly and drive through it to return.
- 1
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a weight with both hands in front of you.
- 2
Step forward into a lunge while swinging the weight overhead.
- 3
Lower your body until your front thigh is parallel to the ground.
- 4
Push back to the starting position while lowering the weight.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, alternating legs.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and maintain a controlled swing to prevent injury and ensure the targeted muscles are worked effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Swinging the weight overhead with bent arms
- ✕Front knee collapsing inward during the lunge
- ✕Torso leaning forward over the front leg