Lunge
Lunge
Body Position:
- Take a big step forward, heel touching the ground first.
- Lower upper body towards the ground until front knee reaches 90˚
- Upper body remains straight throughout the motion
- Now, push upwards through the heel of front foot and take a big step forward with the other leg, heel touching ground first
- Lower upper body until front knee reaches 90˚
Targeted Muscles
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
RECOMMENDED LINKS
- http://www.fit-2-hit.com - Blog on Athletic Conditioning & Health
- http://www.conditioning-coach.com - Tennis & Conditioning Coach
Common Errors:
The back remains convexly curved – no straight line.
Weight is maintained on toes instead of heels, thereby pushing knee over toes.
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