This exercise mainly involves the hip flexors. It is a good exercise to perform as a warm-up and it is often used in rehabilitation. It is also used in yoga classes.

Body Parts

  • Legs
  • Hips
  • Iliopsoas
  • Hip Flexors

Position

  • In the lunge position, the rear knee is on the ground while the front foot is on the ground.
  • The front leg and the rear ankle touch the ground.
  • Keep the trunk straigth

Execution

  • Push your hips forward

Care

Keep abdominals contract during movement Take the time to breathe in at the start of the movement and to breathe out at the end of the movement

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