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New exercise!
SUPERBLY AWESOME LUNGE/DEADLIFT
By Nick Lynch S.S.C, C.F.T.
Free weight exercises can be done almost anywhere with minimal equipment necessary. Here’s one that works your mind as well as your whole lower body and abdominal/core area.
Muscles worked: Rectus femoris, vastus medialis, gracilis, vastus intermedius, gluteus medius, tensor fasciae, rectus femoris, gluteus minimus, gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, vastus lateralis and tons of other muscles that I could list all day.
So in other words this exercise will be working your calves, thighs, hamstrings, abdominals, lower back and ankle areas.
Key Points: Keep the free hanging foot off the ground until you have completed the recommended number of repetitions.
Inhale on the stretch when you lower your body towards the ground, exhale when you stand up.
Keep your back straight and do not round your lower back. Squeeze your upper shoulder blades together while relaxing your shoulders down.
Perform 8 reps on each leg for 3-4 sets.
This exercise is recommended for Level 2-5. (If your level 2 uses no weight, just practice your balance and perform 4-6 reps instead of 8) (Use heavier weight the higher level you are and add a 4th set for level’s 4 &5)
