How to do it
Press through the heel and midfoot of the front leg to stand back up.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hands on your hips.
- 2
Step forward and to the right with your right foot, bending both knees to lower into a lunge.
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Push off with your right foot to return to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat the movement by stepping forward and to the left with your left foot.
- 5
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure that your front knee does not extend past your toes during the lunge to maintain proper alignment and prevent knee strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
- ✕Taking too short or narrow of a step
- ✕Tilting the torso forward past vertical