How to do it
Press down through the front heel to ground your stance firmly.
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Begin in a standing position.
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Step one foot back and lower your hips into a lunge, keeping your front knee over the ankle.
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Raise your arms overhead, keeping your shoulders relaxed.
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Engage your core and glutes to stabilize your body.
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Hold the pose for several breaths before switching to the other leg.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and hips squared to the front to maintain balance and stability throughout the pose.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
- ✕Leaning the torso forward past the hips
- ✕Arching the lower back excessively