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Lateral Lunge

Lateral Lunge-Up "Athletic" PositionLateral Lunge-Down Position
Keep feet SQUARE and FLAT!

Directions: Perform my Dynamic Warm-Up exercises at “beginning” of workout for maximum benefit and improvement.
Pick a safe level; never be unsafe or exceed your capacity to “control” your body!

  1. Start in athletic ready position with semi-squat and feet pointed straight forward; hips are square and forward.

  2. Lunge to one side while keeping the inside leg straight and inside foot pointed straight forward and flat on the ground.

  3. Reach down for the ground in front of outside leg.

  4. Staying down in the athletic position, return to center then lunge to the other side.

Exercise Figure Tips: It's really important to keep feet aligned straight forward at all times.  The inside needs to stay perfectly flat as you lunge laterally so you can get a dynamic stretch on the outside of your lower leg. If you can't reach the ground just reach towards your knee.

  • This is a great movement for really opening up the groin areas. It feels good although a bit hard the first few days. Hang in there--you'll get a lot of functional return for this exercise.

*Note: This exercise is intended for "normal healthy" individuals.  If you have an injury, or abnormal pain is present,
see your physician or a certified physical therapist before continuing your exercises. 

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(Updated 1-21-06)

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