Stick Lunge with Overhead Raise Stretch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Stick
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Soleus, Adductor Magnus, Serratus Anterior, Deltoid Lateral, Gluteus Maximus, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- low
- Category
- stretching
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 2
- Alternate Names
- Overhead Lunge Stretch using a Stick
How to: Stick Lunge with Overhead Raise Stretch
- Stand with a stick held overhead in both hands.
- Step forward into a lunge position ensuring your knee is aligned over your ankle.
- Lower your body until your back knee nearly touches the ground.
- Hold the position for a count of three, feeling the stretch in your thighs.
- Return to standing and repeat on the other side.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the front knee go beyond the toes.
- Rushing through the stretch without proper form.
- Neglecting to engage the core.
Modifications
- Perform the stretch on a softer surface to reduce impact.
- Use a longer stick if flexibility is an issue.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the stretch.
- Ensure your knee doesn't extend past your toes during the lunge.
- Focus on a nice slow and controlled movement.
Stick Lunge with Overhead Raise Stretch Alternatives
Tags
thighs
stretching
flexibility
glutes
lower body
beginner