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Fitness mistakes: How to correct your squatting, lunging and planking technique

Dr Milanese, senior lecturer of physiotherapy at the University of South Australia, told 891 ABC Adelaide's Afternoons program that simple body weight exercises like squats, lunges and planking should form the foundation of any new fitness routine.

However you must ensure your core and lower limbs are stabilised to reap the benefits.

Squats

Dr Milanese said squats were often done very poorly, so it was important to perfect your technique.