Core Knowledge

Movements

Lateral Lunge - Step & Return

Starting Position

  • Standing

Procedure

  • Step to the right with your right foot, keeping your toes forward and your feet flat.
  • Squat through your right hip while keeping your left leg straight
  • Squat as low as possible, holding this position for 2 seconds
  • Push back to the starting position and repeat to the opposite side

Coaching Keys

  • Keep your knee on your "working" side behind your toes
  • Keep your opposite leg straight, your back flat, and your chest up

You Should Feel It

  • Lengthening and strengthening the glutes, groin, hamstrings, and quads

Tags: Stretching, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Movement Preparation, Groin

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