Move of the Week
What it is:
Forward Lunge
How you do it:
Begin with feet hip-width and parallel. Pull in your abs and stack your spine. Take one foot forward and descend until your knee is just a few inches off the ground. Your front knee should not go past your toes and your back knee should be right under your hip. Maintaining a stacked spine in this position is crucial. Press through your front heel to reset.
Where you feel it:
A lunge is felt mostly in the quadriceps muscles and the outer glutes of the front leg because that is where most of your weight is distributed.
How often:
A forward lunge should be added to your weekly routine because it helps with balance, stability, core strength, and lower body toning. For more of a challenge, add pulses or weights to your forward lunge.
