| Exercise Type:
Anaerobic Exercise (strength training)
Primary Muscles Exercised:
quadriceps
gluteals
hamstrings
Description:
1) hold a dumbbell in each hand and stand in a comfortable position
2) hold the dumbbells at the side of your body with your palms facing you and your arms fully extended
Techinque:
1) step forward with your lead leg while keeping your back straight at all times
2) bend the knee of your lead leg until it reaches 90 degrees with the floor
3) be sure to step far enough ahead so your back leg is 2-3 inches from the ground
4) once you are in a lunge position (front knee 90 degrees, back leg 2-3 inches off the ground), push with your lead leg to get back into your original position
5) repeat procedure 1-4 with the other leg
6) repeat procedure 1-5 until you have achieved your desired amount of repetition
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