Barbell Side Lunge - Short
Description
Preparation
- Grasp the bar with a wide grip , the forearms will be vertical
- Position the barbell across the back of shoulders
- Staring at a fixed point may improve balance during the exercise
- Your feet should be no more than shoulder width apart
Action
- Take a stride sideways, landing on the heel then forefoot.
- Flex the knee and hip, keeping knee pointing in-line with foot
- A short lunge will emphasis the quadracepts, however the front knee should not be forward of toes
- A long lunge will emphasis the gluteus-maximus however. Returning to standing may be harder
- Keeping the foot in line with thigh will allow the foot to flex better
Return
- Push back hard with the lead leg, extending the knee then flexing hip
- Keep the torso vertical throughout the whole exercise
Type:
Strength
Duration:
seconds per repitition
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