How to do it
Press the toes of your back foot firmly into the floor for balance.
- 1
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell overhead in one hand with your arm straight.
- 2
Step forward into a lunge, lowering your back knee towards the ground.
- 3
Keep your torso upright and your overhead arm stable.
- 4
Push through your front foot to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat on the same leg for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep the arm holding the dumbbell fully extended and stable throughout the movement to challenge your balance and core stability.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso forward during the descent
- ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
- ✕Taking an overly short forward step