Bodyweight

Bodyweight Forward Lunge Hold

Forward Lunge Hold is a potent bodyweight exercise targeting legs and core. It improves leg strength, stability, endurance, enhances balance and posture by stepping forward into a lunge and maintaining it.

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Bodyweight Forward Lunge Hold instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand up straight, keeping your feet hip-width apart.

Take a big step forward with your right leg, bending your knee until it reaches a 90-degree angle.

Keep your left leg straight behind you with the toes touching the ground for balance.

Raise your arms straight overhead, aligning them with your ears. This is your starting position.

Hold this position for a few seconds before returning your right leg to starting position. Repeat the process with the opposite leg.

Stand up straight, keeping your feet hip-width apart.

Take a big step forward with your right leg, bending your knee until it reaches a 90-degree angle.

Keep your left leg straight behind you with the toes touching the ground for balance.

Raise your arms straight overhead, aligning them with your ears. This is your starting position.

Hold this position for a few seconds before returning your right leg to starting position. Repeat the process with the opposite leg.

Equipment needed

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