LUNGE

The lunge is one of the 7 foundational movement patterns that every active person should know how to do. There are many advantages to including lunges to your Routine. 

• HOW TO LUNGE:
  • Step forward with one leg in front of the other with toes pointing forward
  • Bend the knees while keeping the core stabilized and the back upright
  • Push off from the heels in order to return to the standing upright position
  • Alternate legs
  • Repeat

PURPOSE OF THE LUNGE:

• The lunge is used in nearly every type of modern and traditional sport, dance style, and martial arts form around the world.
• The lunge increases hip flexibility and strengthens the hamstring, quadriceps and gluteus maximus.  

Additional LUNGE VARIATIONS

Reverse Lunge 

Reverse Lunge Combo

Split Squat/Rear Foot Elevated (Bulgarian Split Squat) 

plit Squat/front Foot Elevated