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Lunges exercise – Starting position

Lunges exercise – Starting position

• You put the dumbbell on your upper back (upper trapezius muscle)
• Grasp the dumbbell with an overhand grip (palms facing forward)
• The handle is slightly wider than shoulder-width
• Please go into the lunge (front foot entirely on the ground; back foot supports itself with the ball of your foot)
• Keep your back straight and stable

Lunges exercise – Execution

Lunges exercise – Execution

• Start with your legs almost fully extended
• Bend both legs to start the movement
• Make sure the front knee doesn’t move too far forward (not over the toes) In the lowest position, your back knee almost touches the floor
• Then reverse the direction and go back to the starting position

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References

NSCA – National Strength and Conditioning Association (2016). Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training – 3rd Edition. Champaign. Il. Human Kinetics.