Moves/Lunges: Forward + Reverse

Lunges: Forward + Reverse

ID: 660

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Exercise Types:
Lower Step, Core Rotate
Contraindications:
Wrist Problems
Equipment:
Floor Based
Applicability:
Group
Superset?:
No
Sprint-able?:
Yes

Key Teaching Points:

  1. 1. Quality of movement always takes priority over speed or load.
  2. 2. Engage the core before initiating any movement.
  3. 3. Hip flexor of the trailing leg should feel a stretch at the bottom.

Regression:

Use a split-squat with the rear foot elevated on a low surface to reduce the balance demand.

Progression:

Progress to a walking lunge then a jumping lunge once bilateral mechanics are solid.

Common Problems:

Hip hiking on the rear leg — cue level hips and engage the stance-leg glute.