Like we always say in class, lunges are one of the more difficult exercise motions to perfect. But nailing this movement is not only critical from a safety standpoint, it's a necessity if you want to make the most of your time in class. Do it right and you'll reap the benefits: better posture, balance, and strength, not to mention a great set of legs! Do it wrong, however, and you risk a knee injury, back aches, and totally wasting your time.

What is the right technique? Tami and I demonstrate that during the warm-up, and go into greater detail just before the lunge track. Foot placement is critical, because that determines where you'll end up on the downstroke. What we're looking for are right angles in both legs, and for your torso to go straight down and up - not forward or back. Check out this short article for more great tips on how to perfect the motion, then join us in class!