Exercise of the Month

Lunge to Single Leg Hold
12 – 15 repetitions per leg
3 sets

 

Standing with your right leg forward and your left leg back. Slowly lower down into a lunge position. Your right knee should be over your right ankle (not over your toes) and your weight should be in your heel. Your left knee should point towards the ground and your back heel should be off of the ground, pointing towards the ceiling. Keep your chest up and your eyes forward. Your weight should be balanced between the two legs. Slowly push your weight through your right heel and bring yourself up onto your right foot. Hinge forward at your hips, lifting your left leg straight up behind you. Keep your arms along the side of your body. Slowly lower down back into your lunge position in a controlled manner. Repeat 8 – 12 times per side.

 

 

Standing with your right leg forward and your left leg back. Slowly lower down into a lunge position. Your right knee should be over your right ankle (not over your toes) and your weight should be in your heel. Your left knee should point towards the ground and your back heel should be off of the ground, pointing towards the ceiling. Keep your chest up and your eyes forward. Your weight should be balanced between the two legs. Slowly push your weight through your right heel and bring yourself up onto your right foot. Hinge forward at your hips, lifting your left leg straight up behind you. Keep your arms along the side of your body. Slowly lower down back into your lunge position in a controlled manner. Repeat 8 – 12 times per side.

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