How to do it
Actively squeeze your glutes to drive your hips forward into the lunge.
- 1
Start in a standing position.
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Step one foot back, lowering your knee to the floor.
- 3
Keep your front knee at a 90-degree angle over your ankle.
- 4
Lift your chest and optionally raise your arms overhead.
- 5
Hold the pose for several breaths before switching legs.
Expert tip
Ensure proper alignment by keeping your front knee directly above your ankle and not extending it past your toes.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the back knee drift inward
- ✕Dropping the chest toward the floor
- ✕Collapsing the arch of the front foot