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Front Lunge

FRONT LUNGE

This is unilateral strengthening exercise for the lower body. Complete a front lunge by stepping forwards with one foot and landing with the entire foot. Keep the core braced to maintain a neutral spine and track the knee with the middle of your foot. Keep the toes of both feet facing forwards. Support the trail leg with the balls of your feet. Dip the body down by bending both knees to 90 degrees and step backwards to the initial position.

Structures Involved:

  • Quadriceps

  • Glutes

    • Gluteus Medius

    • Gluteus Maximus

Related Conditions:

  • Knee Meniscus Tear

  • ACL / PCL / MCL / LCL Tear

  • Ankle Sprain (ATFL, TFL, CFL, PTFL sprain)

  • Achilles Tendinitis / Tendinopathy

  • Tibialis Posterior Tendinitis / Tendinopathy

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