Low Lunge
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The low lunge is a functional exercise that focuses on improving flexibility, stability, and strength in the lower body. It emphasizes hip flexor stretching and lower body muscle activation, beneficial for enhancing range of motion and balance.
How to do it
- Begin in a standing position with your feet together.
- Step one foot forward, bending both knees to lower your hips towards the floor.
- Keep your back leg straight and your front knee aligned over the ankle.
- Lower your hips until you feel a stretch in your hip flexors.
- Maintain a tall posture, chest lifted, and hold the pose.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Gastrocnemius Hamstrings Iliopsoas