How to do it
Lengthen your stride so your front shin stays vertical at the bottom.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and raise your arms straight above your head.
- 2
Step forward with one foot into a lunge position, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at a 90-degree angle.
- 3
Pulse up and down by slightly raising and lowering your body.
- 4
Push through the heel of your front foot to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat on the other side for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your torso upright and core engaged throughout the movement. This will help maintain balance and ensure the focus remains on the lower body muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Front knee caving inward during the lunge
- ✕Dropping the arms during the pulse phase
- ✕Letting the back knee touch the floor