Warming-up in Lunge (one) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Hip Flexors
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back, Hips, Thighs, Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Hip Flexors
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoids, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- low
- Category
- stretching
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 2.5
- Alternate Names
- Single Lunge Stretch
How to: Warming-up in Lunge (one)
- Start in a standing position.
- Take a step forward with your right foot into a lunge position, ensuring both feet are firmly planted.
- Lower your body, keeping your back straight and chest lifted.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, feeling the stretch in your hip and thigh.
- Return to the starting position and repeat with the left leg.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the knee to go past the toes.
- Arching the lower back.
- Not engaging the core.
Modifications
- Perform the lunge with a shorter stride for a gentler stretch.
- Use a wall or chair for support if balance is an issue.
Tips
- Maintain a straight back throughout the movement.
- Ensure that your front knee does not extend past your toes.
- Breathe deeply to enhance the stretch.
Warming-up in Lunge (one) Alternatives
Tags
flexibility
legs
lumbar
hip
stretch
warm-up