Lunge with leg lift

Starting position

• Stand upright, feet hip-width.
• Shoulders down, core braced.

Execution

• Take a big step back, lower the rear knee to just above the floor.
• Push up through the front leg and drive the rear knee forward to hip height in one go.
• Balance briefly on one leg, then step back into the lunge; switch sides after the repetitions.

Common mistakes

• Upper body tipping forward.
• Knee caving in.
• Wobbly balance on one leg because the core relaxes.