Lateral Lunge Touchdown and Thrust - Alternating
Muscle Groups
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Abs & Core
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Full Body
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Hips & Buttocks
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Legs
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Shoulders
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Triceps
Purposes
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Strengthens legs, hips, torso, arms and shoulders.
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Develops and strengthens basic motor patterns.
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Increases inner thigh flexibility.
Description
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Stand with your feet at shoulder width, holding your hands relaxed in front of you.
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Step one foot out to the side about 16 to 20 inches and descend carefully.
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While descending, drop your shoulders forward, reach your hands to the ground.
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Then push back to the start position while thrusting your hands overhead.
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Repeat with the opposite leg.
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Alternate legs for a specified number of time.
ProTip
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Allow your torso to round ("hunch") forward as you reach to touch the ground.
Mistakes
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Not keeping the feet flat on the ground.
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Not allowing the shoulders to drop and the back to round forward while reaching down.