Lunge Forward Double Arm Down with Two KB
This is a basic lunge movement with a symmetrically loaded upper body.
- Starting Position:
- Symmetrical Stance
Grasp a kettlebell in each hand and begin with both arms down each side
Lunge forward with one leg so the foot contacts the ground with the heel and the forefoot. Lower the body by flexing the knee and hip of the front leg until the knee of the rear leg is almost in contact with the floor. Return to the original standing position
by extending the hip and knee of the forward leg and pushing up with the rear leg in a scissors type fashion.
Step out with the lead leg only as far as necessary to attain zero degrees of hip extension of the rear leg. There is no need to take a large step and hyperextend the rear hip and lower back. The double arm down position allows for heavier loads to be
used in this exercise provided technique is not compromised. It is important to keep the spine tall throughout the movement with the head and neck neutral. The lead knee should point in the same direction as the foot throughout the lunge.
This is a dynamic lunge movement with a static, symmetrically loaded upper body designed to improve strength in the lunge pattern.
