The lunge is a fundamental unilateral compound movement which can be performed pretty much anywhere and without equipment, it provides both improvements in strength and range of motion that will benefit so many daily activities.
Why do them? ➡️ Increases running speed in athletes by improving strength of gluteus maximus, hamstrings quadriceps and gastrocnemius. ➡️ It requires hamstrings and gastrocnemius, both muscles functioning as a stabiliser at the knee joint. Lunges will improve this function. ➡️ A great rehab exercise after lower body injury. Also individuals who suffer from conditions such as Iliotibial band syndrome, patellofemoral pain syndrome and lower back pain quite often have poorly trained hip and knee muscles. Robson & Nee (2007) Analysis of hip strength in females seeking physical therapy treatment for unilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 37 (5), 232-238. Kankaapaaa et al (1998) Back and hip extensor fatigability in chronic low back pain patients and controls. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 29 (9),1223-1230.
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