Forward Lunge
Also known as: Bodyweight Lunge, Front Lunge, Bodyweight Forward Lunge, Forward Lunges
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Technique
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
- Take a long step forward and lower the hips until both knees are bent about 90 degrees.
- Keep the front heel down and the back knee just above the floor.
- Push off the front foot to step back to the start, then switch legs.
Cues
- Keep the torso upright and the core braced.
- Take a step long enough that the front shin stays fairly vertical.
Common mistakes
- Letting the front knee cave inward.
- Taking a short step so the front heel lifts.
- Slamming the back knee into the floor.