How to Do
How to Do Balanced Lunge
The balanced lunge should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the balanced lunge.
Beginning
Beginning Balanced Lunge
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, pointed straight ahead. Tuck your chin in and place your hands on your hips as you lift your chest. Lunge sideways while contracting your glutes.
2. Maintain a straight lunge foot with the knee bent and in line with the foot. Your opposite leg should be straight and your foot should be flat on the ground. To get into a balanced standing stance, push off your bent leg.
Movement
Balanced Lunge Movement
1. With your front foot flat on the ground and your rear heel elevated, bend your front and back knees 90 degrees.
2. Push off the heel of your front foot, straighten your leg, and lift your opposing leg to a 90-degree flexion of your hip and knee.
3. Return to the starting position after a few seconds of holding.
Benefits
Balanced Lunge Benefits
Balance, stability, and strength are all improved with lateral lunges. They work your inner and outer thighs and may even help with cellulite reduction. Side lunges teach your body to move from side to side, which is a great contrast from the forward or twisting motions it is used to.
Exercise Aliases
Single Leg Balance, Lunge Balance.
