Active Reload Health and Performance

Lunges are one of the most effective lower body exercises out there — but they're also one of the most commonly done wrong. And when your lunge mechanics are off, it's not just your results that suffer. It's your knees, your hips, and your lower back that take the hit over time.

The two most common mistakes? First, not keeping your feet hip-width apart — when your feet are too narrow, you lose stability and your knee has nowhere to go but inward. Second, not stepping back far enough to create a 90-degree angle at both knees — a short step forces your front knee way past your toes and puts excessive stress on the joint instead of loading your glutes and quads the way it should.

Fix these two things and your lunges will feel completely different — more control, more muscle activation, and way less joint stress.

Train smart. Your body will thank you.
Now you know. Save this for your next leg day.

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