Feb 072011
 

Static Lunge video exercise guide. On this page you’ll learn how to do a static lunge using the correct technique. Below you’ll find the static lunge video, exercise instructions, and tips on how to get the most out of the exercise. Click the play button below to start the video.

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Exercise Instructions

Stand in a split stance, with feet about 3 feet apart. You want both knees to be at about 90-degree angles at the bottom of the movement, so adjust accordingly. Bend the knees and lower the back knee toward the floor, keeping the front heel down and the knee directly over the center of the foot. Perform 1 to 3 sets of 10 to 16 reps on each leg according to your fitness level and goals

Tips

Keep the torso straight and abs in as you push through the front heel and back to starting position.
Don’t lock the knees at the top of the movement

Muscles Worked

Primary Muscles: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary Muscles: None
Mechanics: Compound
Equipment: None

 Posted by at 6:01 am
Feb 032011
 

Squat Thruster With Rotation video exercise guide. On this page you’ll learn how to do a Squat Thruster With Rotation using the correct technique. Below you’ll find the Squat Thruster With Rotation video, exercise instructions, and tips on how to get the most out of the exercise. Click the play button below to start the video.

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Exercise Instructions

To complete the Squat Thruster With Rotation stand with your feet wider than shoulder width, hold your hands relaxed in front of you. Squat straight down. Keep your feet flat and straight or slightly pointed outward. Stand back up, leading with the chest while rotating to one side On the way up, thrust your hands straight above your head. Repeat for a specified number, alternating to the opposite side on the way up.

Tips

As you stand and rotate, pivot onto the ball and toes of the back foot. Be sure not to let your knees cave in. Watch and make sure your knees not pointing in the same directions the toes are pointing. And be sure to pivot onto the ball of the back foot.

Muscles Worked

Primary Muscles: Full Body
Secondary Muscles: None
Mechanics: Compound
Equipment: None

 Posted by at 5:31 am