Three tips to dominate your sandbag lunges at your next HYROX Most athletes lose huge chunks of time on this station because they are tired, rushed, and sloppy. Lunges are simple on paper, but under fatigue they expose every weakness in pacing, posture, and focus. Here is how to stay in control when everyone else is falling apart. One. Secure the bag before you take the first step Do not rush the setup. If the sandbag is sliding, bouncing, or shifting, you will waste energy fighting it instead of moving forward. A stable load keeps your chest up, your stride consistent, and your breathing controlled. A few seconds of setup gives you minutes of efficiency. Two. Take ten to fifteen steps before resting The sweet spot is ten to fifteen controlled steps, then a brief reset. This keeps your cadence steady and prevents the form collapse that always hits in the final quarter of the station. Three. Fix your eyes on the line ahead Your brain follows what you look at. Choose the lane marker ...