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1) Lunges
a. Stationary Lunge: Position
feet parallel to each and pointed straight ahead. Inhale and
take one exaggerated step forward with one leg (“lead” leg).
Keep lead knee and foot aligned. Plant your foot flat on the
ground, bend your lead knee and lower yourself towards the
floor. Your back leg should also bend but should not touch the
floor. Keep your lead knee above your ankle. As you exhale, push
up with your lead leg leaving your feet in the same position.
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b. Forward Lunge:
Position feet parallel to each and pointed straight ahead.
Inhale and take one exaggerated step forward with one leg (“lead”
leg). Keep lead knee and foot aligned. Plant your foot flat on
the ground, bend your lead knee and lower yourself towards the
floor. Your back leg should also bend but should not touch the
floor. Keep your lead knee above your ankle. As you exhale, push
off your lead leg bringing your foot back to its original
position.
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c. Diagonal Lunge. Position feet
parallel to each and pointed straight ahead. Inhale and take one
exaggerated step forward and out at a 45° angle with one leg (“lead”
leg). Keep lead knee and foot aligned. Plant your foot flat on
the ground, bend your lead knee and lower yourself towards the
floor. Your back leg should also bend but should not touch the
floor. Keep your lead knee above your ankle. As you exhale, push
off your lead leg bringing your foot back to its original
position.
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