The Best Bodyweight Exercises for Your Home Workout

5. Walking Lunges

Walking lunges are an effective workout for the entire lower body. They strengthen the hips, glutes, quads, hamstrings, calves, and even the abdomen. They improve balance and flexibility.

The most common mistake made when performing walking lunges is not taking a large enough step. While it may seem awkward at first, a longer step, which allows you to position the knees approximately over the ankles, is safer for your knees. Smaller steps allow your knee to extend past the toe, which can place excessive pressure on the knee joint.