How to do it
Actively press the front foot down to anchor your lunge.
- 1
Start in a plank position with your hands under your shoulders.
- 2
Step your right foot outside of your right hand, coming into a deep lunge.
- 3
Lower your left knee to the ground and relax your foot.
- 4
Keep your hands on the floor, or lower onto your forearms for a deeper stretch.
- 5
Hold the pose for several breaths, then switch sides.
Expert tip
Keep your hips square and your front knee over your ankle to maintain proper alignment and get the most out of the stretch.
Common mistakes
- ✕Splaying the back foot outward at the bottom
- ✕Sinking the chest below the front thigh
- ✕Craning the neck to look forward