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  • • 12/07/2022

    In-line Lunge

    Starting with the foot in front of each other on a straight line.

    Drop the back knee to the floor whilst making sure the front knee does not pass in front of the toes of the front foot.

    Will help

    Anterior knee pain

    Quads muscle/tendon injury

    Calf injuries

    Ankle injuries

    Low back pain

    Balance

  • • 12/07/2022

    Back Lunges

    Starting with the feet next to each other, lunge back by placing one of your legs behind you.

    Drop your knee to the floor whilst making sure the front knee does not pass in front of the toes of the front foot.

    Make sure that most of your weight is on the FRONT leg.

    Come back to starting position.

    Will help

    Anterior knee pain

    Quads muscle/tendon injury

    Calf injuries

    Ankle injuries

    Low back pain

    Balance

  • • 12/07/2022

    Dumbbell Back Lunges

    Starting with the feet next to each other, hold dumbbells in each hands.

    Lunge back by placing one of your legs behind you.

    Drop your knee to the floor whilst making sure the front knee does not pass in front of the toes of the front foot.

    Make sure that most of your weight is on the FRONT leg.

    Come back to starting position.

    Will help

    Anterior knee pain

    Quads muscle/tendon injury

    Calf injuries

    Ankle injuries

    Low back pain

    Shoulder injuries

    Balance

  • • 12/07/2022

    Dumbell Back Lunge - Balance Focus

    Starting with the feet next to each other, hold a dumbbell in each hand.

    Lift one of your legs forward.

    Lunge back by placing one of your legs behind you.

    Make sure that most of your weight is on the FRONT leg.

    Come back and lift your knee and avoid putting your foot on the ground.

    Will help

    Anterior knee pain

    Quads muscle/tendon injury

    Calf injuries

    Ankle injuries

    Low back pain

    Balance

  • • 12/07/2022

    Back Lunge with Overhead Press

    Starting with the feet next to each other, hold a dumbbell at shoulder level. Lunge back by placing one of your legs behind you and lifting the dumbbell up (over your head) at the same time.

    Drop your knee to the floor whilst making sure the front knee does not pass in front of the toes of the front foot.

    Make sure that most of your weight is on the FRONT leg.

    Come back to starting position.

    Will help

    Anterior knee pain

    Quads muscle/tendon injury

    Calf injuries

    Ankle injuries

    Low back pain

    Shoulder injuries

    Balance

  • • 12/07/2022

    Barbell Back Lunge

    Starting with the feet next to each other, place a barbell on your shoulder (or in front of your shoulder to increase difficulty).

    Lunge back by placing one of your legs behind you.

    Drop your knee to the floor whilst making sure the front knee does not pass in front of the toes of the front foot.

    Make sure that most of your weight is on the FRONT leg.

    Come back to starting position.

    Will help

    Anterior knee pain

    Quads muscle/tendon injury

    Calf injuries

    Ankle injuries

    Low back pain

  • • 12/07/2022

    Bench Back Lunge

    Starting with one of your feet on a bench/chair behind you.

    Drop your back knee towards the floor

    Make sure that most of your weight is on the FRONT leg.

    Do not lean forward.

    Will help

    Anterior knee pain

    Quads muscle/tendon injury

    Calf injuries

    Ankle injuries

    Low back pain

    Adductor muscle injury

    Osteitis pubis

    Balance

  • • 12/07/2022

    Dumbbell Bench Back Lunge

    Starting with one of your feet on a bench/chair behind you and holding dumbells.

    Drop your back knee towards the floor

    Make sure that most of your weight is on the FRONT leg.

    Do not lean forward.

    Will help

    Anterior knee pain

    Quads muscle/tendon injury

    Calf injuries

    Ankle injuries

    Low back pain

    Adductor muscle injury

    Osteitis pubis

    Balance

  • • 12/07/2022

    Jumped Lunges

    Start in a lunge position.

    Jump up and swap leg positions.

    Keep your weight on the front leg. Keep your torso straight.

    Will help

    Advanced return to sport protocols

    Anterior knee pain

    Quads muscle/tendon injury

    Calf injuries

    Ankle injuries

    Low back pain

    Adductor muscle injury

    Osteitis pubis

    Balance

  • • 12/07/2022

    Jumped Lunges over a line

    Start in a lunge position.

    Jump up and swap leg positions and jump over a line.

    Keep your weight on the front leg. Keep your torso straight.

    Will help

    Advanced return to sport protocols

    Anterior knee pain

    Quads muscle/tendon injury

    Calf injuries

    Ankle injuries

    Low back pain

    Adductor muscle injury

    Osteitis pubis

    Balance