Controlled Lunges
Starting Posture
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, shoulders back, and core engaged. Keep your gaze forward throughout the exercise.
How to Exercise
Step forward with one foot, bending both knees to lower your body towards the ground. Keep your chest up and back straight. Push through your front heel to return to the starting position. Repeat on the other leg.
Breath Control
Inhale as you step forward and lower your body. Exhale as you push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
Common errors
Leaning too far forward, allowing the front knee to extend past the toes, arching the back, and not engaging the core.
Weights
Add dumbbells or a barbell for an added challenge.
Grips
Variations
Generate a workout for using deadlifts
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Sample workouts with this movement
Fit! Programs featuring this exercise
FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
Planche Fit!
Gregoire Bellemare
FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
Planche Fit!
Gregoire Bellemare
Comments and tips
Make sure to keep your front knee in line with your ankle to prevent strain on the knee joint. Engage your core throughout the exercise to maintain stability and balance.
Cautions
Avoid leaning too far forward or letting your front knee extend past your toes. If you experience any pain, stop the exercise immediately.