How to do it
Drive firmly through the midfoot of your bent leg to push back.
- 1
Stand with feet together and hands at your sides.
- 2
Take a large step to the side with one foot, bending the knee of the leading leg while keeping the other leg straight.
- 3
Push off with the bent leg to return to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat on the other side, alternating for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your back straight and chest up during the lunge to prevent unnecessary strain on your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the bent knee collapse inward
- ✕Lifting the toes of the straight foot