Lunges

Professional Rationale
A great exercise to get all lower chain muscles firing in the correct neuromuscular pattern. It is very important the that patient does not lunge forward, stressing the patellofemoral joint. As noted above, when performed in a slow controlled manner, coordination and proprioception are challenged as well.

Client Rationale
This is a lunge exercise that helps to strengthen the muscles in your thighs and buttocks. When performed slowly, it also helps to train your balance, or your proprioception.



Instructions

• Start with feet hip distance apart.
• Step forward and bend both knees to no more than 90 degrees.
• Return slowly.
• Keep weight evenly distributed on both legs.
• Do not push off with front leg on your return.
• Make sure you bend the back leg, do not keep it straight.
• Do not lunge forward, bringing knees over toes.
• Do not bend forward at the waist.

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