Lateral lunge exercise

Posted by on April 11, 2009 under Exercise, Hips, Leg and Hip Exercises, Legs, fitness | Be the First to Comment

The Lateral lunge exercise starts out with the student standing vertically with feet directly below the hips. Hands are on the hips at start. While pushing off and lunging to the side, arms move forward, hips move back, leg moved away from straightens, and leg stepped on is bent 90 degrees.  Chest has moved forward during the lunge, spine has stayed neutral, and upper arms should be parallel with the ground.  This can be held for 5 seconds, and done 10 times per side. Future sessions can increase in time by a couple seconds per motion. This exercise is most helpful to leg and hip muscles.