Dumbbell Forward Lunge

The trail leg should flex to a degree slightly less than the lead leg. * The torso should remain erect, with the shoulders kept directly above the hips and the head erect facing forward. * The lowest finish position of the ascent should occur when the knee of the trail leg is 1-2 in. from the floor,...

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Published in:Strength and conditioning journal 2007-10, Vol.29 (5), p.36-37
Main Author: Graham, John F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Hip joint
Shoulder
Weightlifting
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Summary:The trail leg should flex to a degree slightly less than the lead leg. * The torso should remain erect, with the shoulders kept directly above the hips and the head erect facing forward. * The lowest finish position of the ascent should occur when the knee of the trail leg is 1-2 in. from the floor, the lead leg is flexed to 90°, and the knee is directly above or slightly in front of the ankle. * To avoid potentially harmful shearing stress forces on the lead-leg knee joint, it is critical that the lead knee does not extend past the lead foot. * At the completion of the descent, a concentrated effort to sit back on the trailing leg should be made, as if sitting on the front edge of a bench. * The depth of the dumbbell lunge depends upon the athlete's hip joint flexibility, particularly the iliopsoas muscles. * The lead foot should remain flat on the floor as the toes of the trail foot are extended and the ankle is dorsiflexed. * Continue to hold breath throughout the descent.
ISSN:1524-1602
1533-4295
DOI:10.1519/00126548-200710000-00005