Proper Lunge Technique: CF PDF Article

"Proper Lunge Technique"

On any given day, at any given fitness facility you can watch participants perform lunges in a half-ass fashion. Half-ass defined as bent over, DBs swinging at their sides, partial range of motion (back knee not even close to the floor), staggering forward or side to side as if they were drunk, leading leg heel off the floor, knee either behind or way out in front of the toe, and simply just trying to get done with the set without any consideration for mobility, ROM or proper technique.

At MM Team Fitness, unless it is your first day, first attempt at a lunge, you won't see any of the "Easy Fit" versions described above and if you do, it won't be for long. A half-ass lunge is a function of many variables that include a weak core/posterior chain, and poor hip, knee and ankle mobility/flexibility and strength. It is important to address all of these variables to ensure proper mechanics not only in the gym but for all activities of daily living and recreation. For a good review and some links to videos of various types of lunges, see the PDF article below. 

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