How to do it
Focus your eyes on a fixed point straight ahead to maintain your balance.
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Stand holding a dumbbell at chest height with both hands.
- 2
Step back with one leg, crossing it behind the other leg as you lower into a lunge.
- 3
Lower your body until your front thigh is parallel to the floor.
- 4
Push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat on the other side and continue alternating for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your chest up and core tight to maintain balance. Ensure the knee of your lunging leg does not extend past your toes.
Common mistakes
- ✕Allowing the front knee to cave inward
- ✕Dropping the dumbbell away from the chest
- ✕Stepping too narrowly behind the front leg