Lunging to Stabilty

Are you feeling shaky?  Try hoisting the barbell up to the rack position and then doing a lunge on either side.  Even better, try throwing it overhead and doing lunges with the barbell hovering up there.

I promise you that your balance will be challenged.  I promise that the demand on your midsection will be high.  I also recommend you start with a light weight if you haven’t done barbell lunges before.

In terms of technique, focus on stepping long and somewhat wide.  Step long enough so that your knee stacks directly over your ankle.  This is the position of best support (and why columns in buildings are usually vertical, not diagonal).  Step wide enough so you don’t feel like you are walking on a tight rope but instead feel secure against side to side movement.