Cable Lunge

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Cable Lunge

Instructions

Preparation

Facing low pulley, kneel to attach cable belt around waist. Grip ballet bar and stand away from pulley with one leg forward and the opposite leg to the rear.

Execution

Lower body by flexing knee and hip of front leg until knee of rear leg is almost in contact with floor. Return to original straddle position by extending the hip and knee of the forward leg. Repeat. Continue with other leg in opposite lunge position.

Comments

Keep torso upright during lunge; flexible hip flexors are important. Forward knee should point same direction as foot throughout movement. With forward foot further forward: Gluteus Maximus is emphasized, Quadriceps are less emphasized.

Classification

 Utility: Auxiliary
 Mechanics: Compound
 Force: Push

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Target

Synergists

Dynamic Stabilizers

 

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