Bodyweight Forward Lunge (Hinge at Hips)
The forward lunge with the torso hinged over the front thigh; the lean moves the work from the knee toward the glute.
How to do it
Setup
Standing, feet hip-width, arms hanging.
Steps
- Step forward, hinging the chest over the front thigh.
- Back flat, front shin near vertical.
- Drive through the front heel to stand; alternate.
Common mistakes
Lean made by rounding: fold at the hips with a flat back. Short step: the lean needs room; step long. Standing up with a swing of the chest: the front heel pushes you back.
Breathing
Inhale stepping in, exhale pushing back.
