Take the Quiz →

Core Exercise Corrections - Top 3 Mistakes Women Make With Lunges

back & hip exercise fixes
 

 

Lunges can be tricky!  So many of the women who work with us tell us how they “can’t” lunge anymore, mostly because of knee and hip discomfort.  They get really frustrated because they want to do them, since most exercise programs recommend lunges....but they can’t figure out how to do them without pain or discomfort.  Or they're sick of struggling through them while always feeling uncoordinated and awkward. 

Let’s break down how you can improve yours.

👉 Stand in front of your trusty mirror and face sideways as you do a few lunges to see if you can spot any of the things that we discuss in the video.

1.) Front knee coming too far forward - if this is you, you may feel discomfort at the top or center of your knee.  Try shifting your weight more evenly and hinging forward from your hip with your knee staying over your ankle.

2.) Too upright - are you pushing off more from your back foot and hip than the front leg?  The front outer hip is what’s supposed to be doing the work.  You could be doing this to avoid pain at the front or side of your hip.  If that’s the case you may need to consider seeing a practitioner (like a PT, chiropractor, etc.) to increase the space in the joint.

3.) Weak Core - maybe neither of the previous things are your problem, but you feel unsteady and uncoordinated in general trying to perform lunges.  In order to keep a straight line with ribs stacked over hips you need to have a strong deep core and foundational muscles.

We address all of these issues with our Signature Program to help you get your 'up & in muscles' turned on so your belly is flatter 🤩, booty 🍑 is perkier, and you feel centered and confident 💃🏻 in your body again.

Send any questions our way through a DM on FB or Instagram, or by email to: [email protected]!