FORWARD LUNGES (4X10)
WEEK 2 DAY 5 - LOWER BODY
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Step forward and slowly lower into a lunge, keeping your knee in line with your ankle, making sure not to slam your back knee on the floor, push the weight through the floor to stand back up. Do all on one side first, or alternating.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 3-10lbs
Intermediate: 12-25lbs
Advanced: 30-65+ lbs
*Modification: do these with no weight
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