Runner's Lunge to Balance
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings
Runner's Lunge to Balance focuses on Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings, with Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Runner's Lunge to Balance with proper form and technique.
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From a standing position, step backwards with one leg, bending your front knee and lowering your back knee towards the ground in a crouch position. Keep your front shin as vertical as possible.
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Push through your front heel and stand up, lifting your rear leg off the floor while simultaneously hinging forward from your hips, leaning your upper body towards the ground. Keeping a flat back, balance in this position for the desired amount of time and return to lunge.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Runner's Lunge to Balance safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Avoid rounding your back during the balance portion of the exercise. Instead, keep core braced and back flat.
Secondary Muscles
While Runner's Lunge to Balance primarily targets Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Runner's Lunge to Balance, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Runner's Lunge to Balance, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
