Crescent high lunge challenges your entire lower body.

Avoid these common lunge pose mistakes to see to it you’re doing it the right way.

High lunge pose is wonderful to strengthen your lower body.

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Were building strength and stamina in our quadriceps, in our hamstrings, in our hip flexors.

And its a very dynamic pose when youre doing it the right way, says Anice.

(FYI: There are morebenefits of lungesaside from building strength!)

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Remember, you want both of the legs working hard here.

Instead of allowing your pelvis to curve, engage your core to protect your spine.

I know, I know: The pose just got a lot harder.

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Drop your shoulders down and tuck your shoulder blades back, like wings, to relax your neck.

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