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Lunge twist
Perform a forward lunge with trunk rotation toward the outside portion of the forward leg. This exercise can be performed with or without an external load, such as a medicine ball. [ID: lunge_twist]
Instructions
First time: Try 10 reps
Steps:
- Start position: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms forward
- Take a big step forward until your thigh is parallel to the floor
- Rotate (twist!) toward your body toward your forward leg and then twist back
- Return to start position and repeat with alternating legs
Little help
Video: demo of Lunge twist by Leap Fitness, www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVC14AUS8Gg
Video: demo of Lunge twist with a medicine ball, www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pv7zHNzg08
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