{"id":940,"date":"2011-04-01T20:37:45","date_gmt":"2011-04-02T03:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.brianschiff.com\/?p=940"},"modified":"2011-04-01T20:42:58","modified_gmt":"2011-04-02T03:42:58","slug":"cleaning-up-messy-lunges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.brianschiff.com\/?p=940","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning Up Messy Lunges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people like to do lunges in the gym. \u00a0Many people do them wrong. \u00a0Some simply do not know proper form, while others have mechanical issues preventing them from executing proper form.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, many clients struggle to keep the knee in line with the foot, and the knee often caves inward. \u00a0Even with verbal, visual and tactile cues, they may still struggle to master the proper form due to flexibility and strength imbalances. This may have to do with limited ankle mobility, but for the purposes of this post, I want to address the hip. \u00a0More specifically, people often lack mobility, stability and strength in the hips.<\/p>\n

I recently wrote two columns for PFP Magazine featuring two exercises I use to clean up lunge form:<\/p>\n

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  1. Torso Rotational Lunges<\/li>\n
  2. Diagonal Hip Flexor Lunge Step<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The torso rotational lunge is great for integrated muscle activation of the gluteus medius, while I utilize the diagonal hip flexor lunge step to address hip flexor tightness and limited thoracic spine mobility.<\/p>\n

    \"Torso

    Torso Rotational Lunge<\/p><\/div>\n

    \"Diagonal

    Diagonal Hip Flexor Lunge Step<\/p><\/div>\n

    In these columns, I specifically review regressions and progressions. \u00a0So, whether you train clients or simply want to take your lunges to the next level, check out the full columns online at PFP below:<\/p>\n

    Click here for the Torso Rotational Lunges<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Click here for the Diagonal Hip Flexor Lunge Step<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Looking for more cutting edge training tips and rehab\/injury prevention strategies? \u00a0Subscribe to my members’ only Training & Sports Medicine Update available a<\/span>t <\/em>www.BrianSchiff.com<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n


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