Instructions
Preparation
- Stand between two very low pulleys with shoulder width or narrower stance. Squat down and grasp stirrup attachments to each side. Stand upright with arms straight down to sides.
Execution
- Extend one leg back on forefoot. Lower body on other leg by flexing knee and hip of front leg until knee of rear leg is almost in contact with floor. Return to original standing position by extending hip and knee of forward leg. Repeat by alternating rear lunge with opposite leg.
Comments
- Keep torso upright during lunge; flexible hip flexors are important. Forward knee should point same direction as foot throughout movement. A long lunge emphasizes Gluteus Maximus; short lunge emphasizes Quadriceps. See Cable Rear Step-down Lunge for similar exercise.
Classification
| Utility: | Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Compound |
| Force: | Push |