[header] How to do lunges [title] Start in a standing position. [step] Start by standing up straight with your feet hip-width apart and flat on the ground. Relax your shoulders and allow your shoulder blades to sink down towards your hips. 
Keep yourself in this position by flexing your abdominal muscles to keep your spine straight and stable. [substeps] Throughout a lunge exercise your arms and hands can be in any position that helps you maintain your balance.