The Lunge With Jump exercise is a dynamic lower body move that targets the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It incorporates both a lunge and a jump to increase power and strength in the legs.
How to perform
Step by step instructions:1. Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart and your arms at your sides.
2. Take a step forward with your right foot, bending both knees to create 90-degree angles. Your front knee should be aligned with your ankle and your back knee hovering just above the ground.
3. Push through your front heel to explode into a jump, switching your legs mid-air so that you land in a lunge position with your left foot forward.
4. Immediately lower into a lunge with your left foot forward, making sure both knees are at 90-degree angles.
5. Repeat the movement, alternating legs with each jump.
6. Continue for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Tips:
- Keep your chest lifted and shoulders back throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to stabilize your body during the jumps.
- Land softly to reduce impact on your joints.
- To modify the exercise, eliminate the jump and focus on stepping into the lunge position instead.
Equipment required
Body Weight
Body weight equipment includes items like resistance bands, stability balls, and suspension trainers. These tools are used for a wide range of exercises that focus on strength training, flexibility, balance, and stability. They are commonly used in bodyweight exercises that utilize the resistance of one's own body to build muscle and improve overall fitness.