How to do it
Press through the front heel to drive back to standing.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
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Take a step back with one foot and lower your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle.
- 3
Make sure your front knee is directly above your ankle and your other knee doesn't touch the floor.
- 4
Push back up to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your upper body straight and engage your core to prevent leaning forward during the lunge.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee track inward
- ✕Stepping back too shallow with the rear foot
- ✕Pitching the torso forward over the front leg