Lunge
Step by step
How to perform
- Take a big step forward with your right foot while keeping your left foot in place.
- Slowly lower your body until your front knee is bent at a 90-degree angle, ensuring your knee is directly above your ankle.
- Keep your weight in your heels as you push back up to the starting position.
- Repeat the same steps with your left foot stepping forward, and continue to alternate legs for the duration of your workout.
Overview
About this exercise
The Lunge is a versatile exercise that primarily strengthens your lower body muscles, including your quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. It's suitable for anyone, from beginners to advanced fitness enthusiasts, as it can be modified to suit various fitness levels. People would want to incorporate lunges into their workouts for its benefits in improving balance, enhancing body alignment, and boosting overall functional strength.
Coaching cues
Form tips
A common mistake is to let your knee go past your toes, which can put undue stress on your knees and lead to injury. To avoid this, focus on dropping your hips rather than pushing your knee forward.
Keeping your body stable during lunges is crucial. This can be achieved by taking a slightly wider stance. This provides more balance and allows you to focus more on the lunge itself rather than trying to keep your balance.
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