Tag: Lower Body Strength

How To Do Transverse Lunge To Balance

August 4, 2022

Lunge To Balance Is A Basic Core Stabilization Exercise That Improves Lower Body and Core Strength

INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Stand with feet shoulder width apart with hands on neutral hips.
  • Rotate 90 degrees to the right into a lunge stance with right knee forming a 90 degree angle.
  • Hold briefly whlile maintaining balance.
  • Return to start position.
  • Raise right knee while maintaining balance on left foot. Hold briefly.
  • Repeat exercise leading with left foot.
ERRORS: Losing control of the exercise by moving too fast, or your lunge is too wide.

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How To Do A Kettlebell Deadlift

April 8, 2022

Strengthen Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Groin and Glutes

INSTRUCTIONS: Your stance is slightly wider than hip-width. Toes point forward. From a standing position, grip the kettlebell in both hands with palms down (pronated grip). Slowly bend your hips and knees as you lower the weight to the floor. Maintain a straight line from the crown of your head to your low back.

TECHNIQUE: Avoid rounding forward, looking up at the ceiling, or down at the floor. Maintain neutral shoulders.

MODIFICATONS: 1) Use a lighter weight. 2) Bend less at the knee. The lower you descend, the harder it is to get up.

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