If you play sports, there are few bodyweight exercises so worthwhile as the lunge. By simply taking a stride forward and dropping your back knee to the floor, you target multiple joints and muscle groups, making them stronger and improving your balance and flexibility overall.
Sounds easy, right? In reality, it requires co-ordination, control and practice to do it properly. To master this essential exercise, and understand how it could help you, we spoke to running specialist Rory Knight, director of fitness at leading fitness app WithU. Here’s his expert guide, tips on how to avoid the move’s common pitfalls and an explanation of why it’s totally safe to let your knees travel beyond your toes.
