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Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Squat Lunge - Lunge

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Single-sidedTargets: Glutes, Quads

About

This lunge pattern puts extra focus on one leg.

How to Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Squat Lunge - Lunge

Starting Position

1. Grab the machine handle and place your shoulder on the shoulder pad.

2. Step one foot forward and place the other foot back to create a stance.

3. Keep your upper body upright.

Proper Form

1. Slowly lower down until your front knee is close to 90 degrees.

2. Make sure your back knee goes close to the floor.

3. Push off the floor with your front heel and rise back up.

4. Switch legs and repeat.

Breathing Technique

Breathe in when you go down, and breathe out when you rise.

Precautions

1. Please adjust the foot spacing so that your front knee does not go past your toes.

2. If your balance is unstable, reduce the weight and stabilize the movement first.

3. Be careful not to keep your stride too narrow.

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