Static Lunge

Static Lunge: This is part of a lunge series that is helpful for strengthening your core and the lower half of the body for day-to-day activities as well as running specific sports. See links below for a variety of other variations that you can explore and add into your strength training routines. Begin in a split stance position with your feet a comfortable distance apart and back heel lifted. Inhale as you bend your knees and lower your body down towards the floor as far as is comfortable while also letting your torso hinge forward on a slight lean to increase the glut activation of your front leg. Once you reach the bottom of your lunge, exhale to power back up tall to standing, focusing especially on the glut of your front leg to give you the majority of your power and strength to return to vertical. Alignment tip: Check in that your spine stays long vs arched while you move through your lunge and explore different angles of your torso in that leaned forward position to find where your gluts feel most activated. Use this information to your advantage for improved lunge form/mechanics. Additional resources for form and exercise regressions/progressions: _______ ?Have questions or comments following this video? Feel free to share them in the comments below. ?If you found this video helpful, I'd love for you to like, share, and subscribe to this channel. Interested in learning more? Connect with me on social! Dr. Christine Pieton, PT, DPT ? IG @pietonpt