There are so many different ways to perform lunges: forwards, reverse, curtsey… the list goes on, but one variation that isn’t necessarily worth your time is the walking lunge, says founder of Ldn Mums Fitness Sarah Campus.

“It’s problematic because when most people do this movement, their mind starts to drift. You start thinking about distance covered or when it’s going to end instead of focusing on good lunge technique,” she explains. “It’s rare to see a whole set of them done with good form and it’s important to remember that technique is number one to get results and avoid injury.”

The benefits of walking lunges can be better attained by performing forward lunges, knee-friendly reverse lunges or even forward to reverse lunges where you can really focus on your technique and breathing, advises Campus.

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