Instructions:
- 1Stand upright with feet hip-width apart
- 2Take a step back with one foot and lower into a lunge. Keep the knee of the front foot directly above the ankle during the lunge
- 3Push off with the back foot and lift the knee toward the chest while standing upright again
- 4Switch feet and repeat on the other side
- 5Continue alternating sides for the desired number of reps
Tips:
- Keep your chest up and your belly button drawn in towards your spine throughout this exercise
- Do not let the knee of your front foot go past your toes as you lunge
- Use your glutes and legs to push off the ground and drive your knee up
- Engage your core as you lift your knee to maintain balance