Instructions
Preparation
- Stand between two very low cable pulleys. Grasp stirrup attachments with each hand. Place one leg far forward and opposite leg far back to rear.
Execution
- Lower body by flexing knee and hip of front leg until knee of rear leg is almost in contact with floor. Return to original straddle position by extending hip and knee of forward leg. Repeat. Continue with other leg in opposite lunge position.
Comments
- Keep torso upright during lunge; flexible hip flexors are important. Forward knee should point same direction as foot throughout movement. With forward foot further forward: Gluteus Maximus is emphasized, Quadriceps are less emphasized. Also known as Cable Lunge.
Classification
| Utility: | Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Compound |
| Force: | Push |