proper form during static lunges

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doubleg04

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hi-just wondering if i'm using proper form while performing static lunges because i find that i feel them much more in my back leg,especially my calf. I know the back leg works during this move but i also know the emphasis is on the front leg. i'm careful to push up from my front heel, keeping my knee behind my toes while moving up and down and not forward. Am i missing anything?

thanks for the help
 
You can change the lunges into a 1-legged squat, which will take the other leg out of the picture completely. But you'll have to lighten up on weight, even starting with no weight, because one-legged squats challenge balance and the stabilizing muslces. You can do them with the non-workiing leg held just off the floor, or held bent in front of you or in back of you. Or the non-working leg on a stability ball or medicine ball (just enough weight on the toe for balance, but not to push with).

You can also reduce the calf involvement by putting your back foot, heel facing up, on a step or high step (whatever height feels most comfortable to you). Again, push only through the front heel, trying to use the back foot as little as possible.
 
Kathryn--
I''m wondering if you have any tips on how to make sure your torso is aligned properly above the hips and working leg? Sometimes I wonder if without a mirror, I can't get a sense of where my torso is? I definitely push up through my foot and heel into the glute, but sometimes lose a sense of balance. (I am tall 5'9") I have similar problem whether doing standard form or putting my non-working leg on a step.

-Barb

:) :)
 
A gentle reminder that this is the "Ask Cathe" forum. Perhaps if someone wants to direct questions to Kathryn they should do it on the "Open Discussion" forum.
Just Do It! :)
 
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