Exercise
WARRIOR HIGH LUNGE
Stand
Squat
Form cues
Start in Mountain Pose — feet hip-width, arms at sides, standing tall
Step one foot back into a long lunge with the heel lifted and toes pressed in
Bend your front knee to 90 degrees — knee over ankle, not past toes
Raise both arms overhead with palms facing each other
Tuck your pelvis slightly to deepen the hip flexor stretch and protect your lower back
Instructions
Step-by-step technique
Begin standing in Mountain Pose with your feet hip-width apart.
Step your right foot back into a long lunge position, pressing the ball of your right foot into the floor with the heel lifted.
Bend your left knee to 90 degrees — knee directly over your left ankle.
Keep your hips facing forward and square.
On an inhale, raise both arms overhead with palms facing each other.
Tuck your pelvis slightly under to protect your lower back.
Gaze forward or slightly upward, keeping your neck long.
Hold for 5–10 breaths, then step back to standing and switch sides.