How to do it
Inhale slowly through your nose, then exhale to deepen the stretch.
- 1
Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Step one foot forward and bend both knees to lower your body into a lunge position.
- 3
Keep your back leg straight and heel on the ground.
- 4
Lean your torso forward over your front leg, keeping your back straight.
- 5
Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then switch legs and repeat.
Expert tip
Keep your spine neutral and avoid rounding your back to prevent strain and to maximize the stretch in your glutes.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the back heel off the ground
- ✕Front knee collapsing inward during the lean
- ✕Twisting the pelvis during the forward lean