Bodyweight Rear Lunge Twist
Lunge and twist to tone your core & legs! This bodyweight exercise improves balance, stability, and flexibility.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand straight with your feet hip-width apart. Keep your hands in front of your chest, either clasped together or holding them close to your body for balance.
2. Step backward with your right foot, landing on the ball of your foot and dropping your right knee towards the ground in a lunge position. Your left thigh should be parallel to the floor, and your left knee should be aligned over your left ankle.
3. Hold the lunge and rotate your upper body to the left while keeping your posture upright and core engaged. Ensure your rotation is coming from the torso and not the hips.
4. Rotate back to center, and then return to the starting position by pushing off with your right foot.
5. Repeat the movement on the opposite side by stepping back with your left foot and twisting to the right.
6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions or sets, keeping movements controlled and fluid.
Make sure during the exercise to maintain proper form and to avoid twisting or bending the spine excessively. Keep your movements controlled and ensure that your forward knee does not extend past your toes when lunging to avoid undue stress on the knee joint. This exercise helps improve balance, stability, and flexibility in addition to strengthening the legs and core.
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