BAND KNEE OUT LUNGE HOLD. Lots of people talk about getting your knees out when you squat on 2 legs (to better engage your hips and take pressure off of your knees) but applying that same concept with single-leg variations often gets overlooked. You could argue its even more important to get the front knee out in a lunge position because its less stable than a parallel squat stance. Also, a collapsing knee inward is an ACL tear waiting to happen, something more common in women. Heres a great drill to use as a starter or finisher to lock in good form and turn on your hips. Anchor a band to the side of your body and wrap the other end around the top of the outside knee. Lower to the bottom position and actively hold, pushing your knee out while keeping your foot forward. Also focus on slightly turning your trunk towards the lead leg for more strength and stability. Stay tall up top as if balancing a glass of water on your head. A 1-2 minute hold per side is ideal. You cold also do this dynamically for reps if youd like. Get some! #yourbodyisyourbarbell #lunges #legs
Posted on: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 14:30:19 +0000
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