So I said I would incorporate a new exercise into my routine daily. So Monday- Friday you will see a post like this called EXERCISE OF THE DAY or EOTD for short. Saturday & Sunday can be used to combine all exercises into a nice quick routine. I will hijack a picture and maybe even a description from another website (giving them credit of course) to chronicle the exercise that I will be adding. The first EOTD is below:
Lunge Deadlift
Lunge deadlifts
***This combination of a lunge and a deadlift is a great way to work every muscle in the lower body, including the glutes, quads and hamstrings. This advanced move will also challenge your core, balance and stability, so you’ll want to practice this move and concentrate on what you’re doing to get the most out of it.
- Get into a lunge position with the back foot resting on a step or platform. Make sure the front leg is far enough forward that the knee stays behind the toe as you lunge.
- Hold light-medium weights in both hands if desired.
- Bend the knees and lunge down while simultaneously lowering the torso towards the front thigh and bringing the weights down towards the floor.
- Keeping the torso down with the abs engaged, straighten the front knee as in a deadlift.
- Bend the knee and push back up, straightening the torso.
- Repeat for 8-10 reps on each leg, completing 1-3 sets.
***Taken from exercise.about.com
I have chosen this exercise because I LOVE lunges but really after a while they are boring. This seems to shake it up a bit with the weights and the step.
If you want to participate or try any of the EOTD’s by all means. Leave me a comment and tell me how you liked the exercise or even suggest an exercise for me to highlight.
