Hey there! It’s another Training Tip Tuesday here on the DWL blog and today we are talking about walking lunges!
Walking lunges are an excellent way to strengthen your hamstrings and glutes, *if* you do them with good form.
So, shall we break it down?
Walking Lunges
First up close your ribcage and brace your abs.
When you step forward, make it a BIG step – as if you were stepping over a puddle.
Be sure to keep your back flat as you lunge, and send your hips slightly back.
Your foot should be firmly planted on the ground and your knee should be tracking over your toes.
Keep your shoulders square and down, letting the weights hang on either side of your ankles.
From this position press through your front heel and, using your hamstrings and glutes step into a standing position.
Things to Look Out For
When people get tired or have chosen a weight that’s a bit too heavy, it’s tempting to swing the weights and use that momentum to help them stand.
Don’t do that.
Similarly, don’t round your back as you hinge forward. Instead, keep your back flat and on a slight angle forward (like an airplane taking off).
Want a visual of proper form? Watch this form video with all the cues you need!
Adding these to your lower body workouts is a great way to balance out muscle imbalances. So, think you’ll try them in your next workout? I hope so!
Want more training tips? Check out these client favorites on the blog: Training Tip Tuesday: Sumo Squats, Training Tip Tuesday: Bicep Curls, Training Tip Tuesday: Hammer Curls
