This lunge variation works the entire body, and adding the twist ensures that your abs get a little extra attention. You'll especially feel your obliques firing during this move.
- Stand with your feet hip-distance apart, then hold a weight or medicine ball in both hands with your arms outstretched in front of you.
- Take a large step back with your right foot, then lower your body until both legs are bent at 90-degree angles. As you sink into the lunge, twist your torso to the left.
- Bring your torso back to center with your arms straight, and exhale as you straighten your legs.
- Bring your feet back together, and then step back on your left leg, twisting to the right. That's one rep.
- Do three sets of eight to 10 reps.
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