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High Lunge

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The high lunge is a yoga pose that focuses on building strength and flexibility in the lower body. It involves stepping into a deep lunge with one leg forward, promoting stability and stretching the hip flexors and quadriceps.

How to do it

  1. Start in a standing position with feet together.
  2. Step one foot forward into a deep lunge, keeping the front knee over the ankle.
  3. Extend the back leg straight, keeping the heel lifted.
  4. Engage the core and keep the chest open.
  5. Hold the position while maintaining balance and steady breathing.

Muscles worked

Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps

Secondary Gastrocnemius Hamstrings Iliopsoas

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