ADBB Exercise of the Day 12/22

[Outback Jess]

Modified Lunges
Starting Position
Begin this exercise by standing with your feet six inches apart and toes pointed forward.

Action
Take a normal step forward with your right leg, making sure to put most of your weight on your front leg. (The step is smaller than one you would make for a forward lunge). Slowly lower your body, bending slightly at the hips, until both knees are at approximately 90 degrees. Make sure to keep your weight on your heels so that your knees don’t go over the plane of your toes. Push off with your right foot to return to the starting position. Try doing 2 sets of 10 – 12 repetitions for each leg.

Special Instructions
Keep your back as upright as possible. If you want to modify it even more, don’t go down as far. Make sure your knees don’t go inward or outward during the movement – keep them facing forward.
Provided by www.sparkpeople.com

[jimmie 48]

Re: ADBB Exercise of the Day 12/22

lunges are out for me. too much strain on the already damaged knees.

[KX4SAM]

Re: ADBB Exercise of the Day 12/22

Nice graphics for showing these movements.

Where did they come from? I am looking for a site to show various weight training movements. Books are great, these graphics show the movement!
Thanks
Sam

[jimmie 48]

Re: ADBB Exercise of the Day 12/22

sam, you can find these at www.sparkpeople.com

jess provides one of these each day throughout the week. she tries to provide a variety of exercises, a variety of "skill level".