Proper form is the “wear SPF” of the fitness world—it’s always necessary. Not only does using proper form help you get the most out of every move, it also helps you avoid injury. Nobody has time for that!
We’re breaking down the right way to do common workout moves with the help of The Ness. This month, Jess Aronoff, head trainer at The Ness, shows us how to do a reverse lunge with perfect form.
“We have a tendency to compromise by rolling in or rolling out which isn’t great for our joints,” she says. “Another common mistake is rounding the back.”
Below, she shows us how to correct those mistakes for the ideal reverse lunge form.
How to do a reverse lunge:
- Start in a standing position. Step back far enough to create a 90-degree angle with both knees and lower down into a reverse lunge. Your back knee should hover off the ground.
- Make sure the front knee is stacked over your toes throughout the movement to maintain proper alignment.
- Push through the standing heel to activate glutes as you stand up. Be sure to keep your ribcage stacked over your hips both on the way down and up.
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