REVERSE LUNGE

If you’re looking for an introduction to lunges, a reverse lunge tends to be a little more forgiving to your knees and balance than the standard lunge. Stepping backward in this exercise stabilizes the body with less tension than the forward lunge.

1 Stand with your feet together and rest your hands on your hips.

2 Step your right foot backward about 2 feet. Place the ball of your foot flat on the floor and keep your heel elevated.

3 Bend your right knee to slowly lower your body to form a 90-degree angle with your legs. Pause, then return to standing. Repeat these last two steps 8 to 10 times. Repeat these steps with your left leg stepped backward.