Exercise How To:

Static Lunges with a Resistance Band

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Muscles Worked: Glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, core muscles.

Starting Position: Stand with one foot in the middle of the resistance band. Hold the handle with your palms up and elbows bent to your side at 90 degrees.

Action: Keep your balance and lift one leg and lunge backwards with the foot that is not on the resistance band. Make sure your back is straight up and down, Bend your knees and lower your body to the ground. Your front knee should be directly over your ankle and your back knee should only be a few inches above the ground and you should be on your toes on the back foot. Repeatedly move your body up and down from the lunge position to the standing position without moving your feet. Continue this action for the determined number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

Gluteal MusclesQuadricepsHamstringsAbdominal (Core) Muscles

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Side Shoulder Raise with a Resistance Band
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Tips for Static Lunges with a Resistance Band:

1. Always make sure your front knee is directly over your ankle.

2. Perform on a non-slippery surface.

3. Static Lunges with a resistance band is a good exercise to build lower body endurance.