Video by Capt. Matthew Holfinger
Barbell Forward Lunge
U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command
June 6, 2017 | 0:31
7 Foundational Movement – Lunge
Primary Muscle Groups – Glutes, Hamstring, Quadriceps
Secondary Muscle Groups – N/A
Preparation:
The Marine will un-rack the weight with the bar across the back of the shoulders and the feet hip width apart.
Execution:
The Marine will step forward with one foot and lower the hips to the deck. They will keep their chest up and the front foot flat on the deck with the knee over ankle. From the bottom of the motion the Marine will drive back up to the starting position in one motion.
Common Mistakes: - Letting the knee touch the deck on the rear leg
- Not dropping the hips drop straight down
- Not keeping the chest up
- Not keeping front foot flat when they drop the hips
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