Lunge with Twist Stretch

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Exercise overview

Training details

Hip Flexors Quadriceps Glutes Core Upper Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

45 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

01Step your right foot forward into a long lunge and lower your left knee onto a padded floor.
02Place your left hand on the floor inside the right foot and keep the right foot flat.
03Rotate your chest toward the right thigh while lengthening through your spine.
04Reach your right arm toward the ceiling and follow the hand with your eyes only if your neck is comfortable.
05Return the hand to the floor, step out carefully, and repeat on the other side.

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Variations

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