01Step 1: Starting Position

  • Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  • Engage your core and maintain an upright posture throughout the exercise.

02Step 2: Forward Lunge

  • Take a big step forward with your right foot.
  • Bend both knees and lower your body until your right thigh is parallel to the ground.
  • Keep your front knee aligned with your ankle and your back knee hovering just above the floor.

03Step 3: Return to the Starting Position

  • Push through your right heel to rise back up and return to the starting position.
  • Repeat the forward lunge on the left side by stepping forward with your left foot.

04Step 4: Variation - Reverse Lunge

  • Instead of stepping forward, take a big step backward with your right foot.
  • Lower your body until your right knee is hovering just above the ground.
  • Push through your left foot to return to the starting position.
  • Repeat the reverse lunge on the left side by stepping back with your left foot.

Conclusion

The lunge is a fantastic exercise for strengthening and toning the lower body. By incorporating lunges into your workout routine, you can improve your balance, stability, and overall lower body strength. Remember to start with proper form and gradually increase the difficulty as you get stronger.

MethodsDetails
Step 1Starting Position
Step 2Forward Lunge
Step 3Return to the Starting Position
Step 4Variation - Reverse Lunge
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