How to do it
Keep your hips square and level throughout the entire lunge.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
- 2
Take a large step backward with one foot, lowering your hips until both knees are bent at a 90-degree angle.
- 3
Push through the heel of your front foot to return to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat on the opposite leg.
Expert tip
Keep your front knee aligned with your ankle and avoid letting it go past your toes to protect your knee joint.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso forward excessively
- ✕Taking too short a step backward
- ✕Letting the rear knee slam into the floor