How to do it
Point the toes of your lead foot slightly outward as you sit back.
- 1
Stand with your feet together, holding a dumbbell in each hand by your sides.
- 2
Take a large step to the side with one leg, bending the knee of the leading leg while keeping the other leg straight.
- 3
Push off the leading leg to return to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat on the opposite side for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your chest up and back straight as you lunge to the side to maintain proper form and avoid injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the leading knee cave inward
- ✕Stepping too narrow to load the glute
- ✕Pushing off the trailing foot on the return