RUNNER’S LUNGE STRETCH
How To Perform The Runner’s Lunge Stretch
This Runner's Lunge Stretch works to loosen the hips, legs, and trunk, and can feel great after a run or any workout. Stretch the hip flexors, quads, glutes, and back.
Level/Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced
Muscle Group(s): hip flexors, quads, glutes, lats/back, chest, arms
Equipment: none
Exercise groups: Lower Body Exercises, Full Body Exercises, Lower Body Exercises, Core Strengthening Exercises, Upper Body Exercises, Posture Strengthening Exercises
Coaching Cues:
Back knee off floor (to tolerance), support arm into floor, rotate away from arm to stretch
Before starting:
Be sure to breathe well the entire time and hold the stretch for up to 1 minute.
Position yourself in a high plank on your hands and toes.
Swing one leg forward and place that leg in a lunge position.
Twist your torso towards the lunging leg and lift the same side arm towards the ceiling. Hold and breathe.
Repeat as many reps as needed on this side, then switch sides.
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