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Lunges

Lunge

Teaching points

Step forwards with one foot in a long stride
Make sure your feet are in line and pointing straight forwards
Keep your back upright as you slowly bend and lower the back knee towards the floor, raising the heel off the floor
At the same time bend the front knee, making sure it doesn't go past your toes
Don't let the back knee touch the floor before returning to the starting position

Variations & progressions

Use a dumbbell in each hand
Use a barbell over the shoulders
Walking lunges - after completing one lunge as above, swing the back leg forwards so that it becomes the front leg and repeat

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