LUNGE

 

The lunge is the best overall leg shaping exercise. It is also useful for sports requiring running, such as soccer, basketball, & track.

 

1. Begin with your feet togther standing upright.

2. Step forward with one foot, at least 2' in front of the other.

3. Reach with the back knee, making a 90 degree angle in both the front & back leg.

4. Push through the front heel. (DO NOT let the front knee go over the toes.)

5. Push off the front leg & return to the starting position.

6. REPEAT with the other leg.

 

VARIATIONS: front lunges, alternating lunges, reverse lunges, walking lunges, diagonal lunges