How to do it
Keep your front heel firmly planted on the floor.
- 1
Stand with feet hip-width apart.
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Step backward with one foot, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle.
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As you lunge, quickly pump your arms as if you are running.
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Return to the starting position and repeat with the opposite leg.
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Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and maintain a straight back to prevent injury and ensure proper form throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
- ✕Stepping back too short to reach depth
- ✕Crossing the arms across the midline